29 october, 2009 17:01
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulating him on the Republic Day of Turkey

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulating him on the Republic Day of Turkey

The message reads, in part:
"The ties between Russia and Turkey in politics, trade, the economy, science, technology, culture, and other areas are intensifying. I have confidence that a successful implementation of large-scale joint projects in the energy industry will make our relations truly strategic, contributing to the prosperity of the peoples of Russia and Turkey and strengthening stability and security in the region."