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| The Grand Turk | |
| Russia, Turkey pledge to put ties back on track | |
| 2016-08-10 | |
Putin said both sides would follow a program to restore their economic and trade relations, noting that the priority for Russia and Turkey was that their ties return to their pre-crisis level. “Your visit today, which you made despite the really complex domestic political situation in Turkey, shows we all want to restart our dialogue and restore our relations,” said Putin, addressing Erdoğan. Erdoğan’s visit to Russia is his first foreign trip since a July 15 coup attempt, in which more than 240 people were killed. Putin said Russia would phase out sanctions against Turkey step by step, while adding that the priority was to return to the situation before the jet crisis. The Russian president also described the talks with Erdoğan as “constructive.” “The most important point here will be our joint energy projects. We need to take robust political steps so as to realize these projects. The Turkish side has already taken key steps to realize them, yet we put a number of limitations. We will of course need some time to return to the pre-crisis levels in several fields, including tourism. We will, however, resolve the issue of resuming charter flights to Turkey in the near future. We will also enable Turkish construction companies to enter Russia,” said Putin. Erdoğan underlined the importance of the meeting, a first after months of strained ties. | |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #3 Turkey needs the trade and tourists. Russia could use the trade and doesn't want to fight for the Bosporous (yet). It's a win/win. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2016-08-10 17:29 |
| #2 Put ties on the track to derail the train? |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2016-08-10 15:26 |
| #1 Hoping any remaining Incerlik nukes are cardboard mock-ups. |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-08-10 11:37 |