Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will pay a working visit to Russia on June 15-17. As part of the visit, Fidan is scheduled to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The meeting is expected to address the tense situation in the Middle East, against the backdrop of developments described as US and Israeli aggression against Iran. Ways to resolve the Palestinian issue will also be on the two ministers' agenda.
Black Sea, Syria, and Libya on the table
The statement noted that the situation in the Black Sea region and issues related to navigation security will also be discussed. It was reported that Fidan and Lavrov will exchange views on developments in the region in this context.
The parties will also discuss the latest situation in Syria and Libya, it was noted. It was emphasized that Russia, together with Türkiye, has made significant contributions to the process of improving the situation in Syria.
On Libya, a message of determination was conveyed to maintain contacts with the Turkish side. Thus, the two countries' engagement on regional files is expected to continue within a broad framework.
South Caucasus and Central Asia agenda
The meeting will also discuss removing obstacles to transport and communication links in the South Caucasus and increasing cooperation. It was stated that Russia and Türkiye maintain their approach that the region should be peaceful and predictable.
The statement said that joint initiatives within the South Caucasus Regional Cooperation Platform could contribute to this goal. It was also conveyed that Russia welcomes the process of improving relations between Armenia and Türkiye.
The development of integration processes in Central Asia was also listed among the topics of interest to Moscow. In this context, it is understood that regional connections and cooperation files will remain on the agenda.
Trade, economy, and tourism topics will also be included
It was stated that Fidan and Lavrov will also evaluate cooperation in trade and economy. Economic contacts between the two countries continue to be an important part of the diplomatic agenda.
The statement drew attention to the fact that Türkiye is one of the most attractive tourist destinations for Russian citizens. It was shared that 6 million 900 thousand Russian citizens visited Türkiye last year.
Putin and Erdoğan contacts also recalled
The Russian side recalled that Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met twice last year and spoke by phone eight times in 2025 and 2026. It was assessed that these regular contacts play a key role in the development of Russian-Turkish political dialogue.
The statement also emphasized that contacts between the two countries' foreign ministries and cooperation between parliaments continue. The meeting in Moscow is expected to bring new regional topics to the table in these multi-layered relations.
