The Federation Council Speaker is paying a working visit toTürkiye and is taking part in the152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly.
Following the meeting, Valentina Matvienko told journalists that the discussion covered current issues on the bilateral, regional and international agenda.
The Federation Council Speaker conveyed warm greetings from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “He also asked that his greetings be passed to the President of Russia and said that he is very much expected in Türkiye,” Valentina Matvienko said.
Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries was also discussed. “Our relations are developing successfully. Last year, trade reached $60 billion. The goal is to reach $100 billion in the near future. The opportunities and potential are there,” the Federation Council Speaker said, noting the effective work of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission.
Valentina Matvienko stressed that, in the current turbulent international environment, Russian-Turkish relations remain unaffected by political considerations. “Despite external challenges, there are plans to complete construction of the first phase of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant by the end of the year.”
The parties also discussed a range of international issues, including the situation in the Middle East. According to the Speaker, Russia and Türkiye share similar positions on many issues. “Our cooperation in addressing regional and broader international issues is effective. When we join efforts, we achieve good results. At present, Russia and Türkiye are interested in making joint diplomatic efforts to ensure the successful conclusion of negotiations between Iran and the United States.”
The issue of a settlement in Ukraine was also touched upon. “The President of Türkiye has once again offered Istanbul as a venue for continuing negotiations,” Valentina Matvienko said.