Kremlin: Putin and Erdogan to discuss all aspects of trade relations

All details related to Russia's trade relations with Turkey will be discussed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to the country, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said, Russian state media reported.
"All these issues will be on the agenda," he said when asked whether payment issues, reaching concrete agreements on the creation of a Russian-Turkish bank and a road map for the creation of a gas hub would be discussed. "Trade and economic relations in all dimensions will be discussed," Peskov told a briefing.
"Turkey is an important trade and economic partner of ours and, of course, all the details of these relations will be on the agenda," he added.
Ankara plans to discuss the gas hub and Russian gas discount during Putin's visit to Turkey. Problems with payments through Turkish banks faced by Russian companies are also among possible topics for discussion. According to the Turkish foreign ministry, the countries will also focus on the situation in Syria and Palestine, as well as the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant and the Black Sea grain corridor.
According to Turkish media, the visit is scheduled for 12 February. Earlier, Peskov confirmed that the visit was being prepared, without giving a specific date. /BGNES