These relations have been achieved thanks to the ability of our peoples throughout history, even in their difficult times, to overcome differences and find points of growth, Pankin said, as quoted by the TASS news agency.

“Active cooperation in various areas, from economy and trade to culture and security, opens up strategic prospects for the development of new horizons. Our trade volume is growing,” the diplomat said.

The Turkish ambassador to Moscow, Tanju Bilgic, said that the ties between both states have been significantly strengthened and that the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the BRICS summit is one of the most relevant and convincing examples of this.

“Mutual respect and cooperation between our countries, established thanks to the firm will of the leaders of both countries. Those are the basis of our relations which allows an intense and sincere dialogue in all areas and makes our cooperation possible,” the diplomat said.

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