Turkish FM: Ankara-Moscow ties play key role in security, stability of region

Relations between Ankara and Moscow play an important role in ensuring the security and stability of the region, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated, Report informs.

Fidan made the remark during extensive talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow.

"In the context of a rapidly changing geopolitical situation worldwide, the deeply rooted relations between Türkiye and Russia play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and security of the region. Russia's choice of Istanbul as a venue for direct talks with Ukraine shows that both countries are interested in stability," the minister highlighted.