RUSSIA-Putin, Erdogan Discussed Turkish Gas Hub, Grain Deal

Office of the Turkish presidency releases a readout following call between President Recep Tayyip

• Turkish readout: "Current aspects of bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed in detail. The positive dynamics of trade and economic ties, the systematic promotion of significant joint projects, including in the nuclear power industry, were noted. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for the implementation of the initiative put forward by the President in October and supported by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to create a large "gas hub" in Turkey."
• "Taking into account the extension for another 120 days of the Istanbul agreements of July 22 on the export of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea ports and the removal of obstacles to the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers to the world market. Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of a comprehensive and complete implementation of this "package" agreements."
• Erdogan also praised the recent meeting between senior US and Russian intelligence officials, stating that the "Russia-US intelligence meeting in Ankara has played a crucial role in preventing uncontrolled escalation in the field."