Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for visit - meeting with Erdogan planned
During his visit to Kazakhstan, Putin is likely to meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan as well, Ankara's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Monday. The last meeting between the two leaders took place in September 2022 in Sochi, Russia. Turkey has been trying to maintain relations with both countries since the beginning of Russia's offensive in Ukraine. Ankara has also offered to act as a mediator in the conflict on multiple occasions.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) comprises nine countries that represent approximately half of the world population. Its permanent members include the current host Kazakhstan, India, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran, which joined last year. It is expected that Belarus will be admitted to the organization this year. The decision was made at a virtual summit organized by India last year.
According to the Kremlin, the heads of state and government of the member countries will discuss "the current situation and prospects for further deepening comprehensive cooperation within the organization and improving its activities" during their annual meeting.
- Hakan Fidan mentioned that Putin might meet Erdogan during his visit to Kazakhstan, continuing their discussions started in Sochi, Russia.
- Despite Russia's offensive in Ukraine, Turkey has consistently attempted to preserve amicable ties with both nations.
- Erdogan and Putin, the Turkish and Russian leaders respectively, held their most recent meeting in Sochi, Russia, in September 2022.
- During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, Putin is anticipated to engage with leaders from countries such as Turkey and India in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- The strategic partnership between Turkey and Russia has been a focus of discussions at various meetings, including the one in Sochi in 2022.
- Beyond his Kazakhstan visit, Erdogan is also scheduled to visit Russia, as reported by select media outlets, further cementing the diplomatic ties.
- Russia and Turkey share a complex relationship, and Erdogan's visit to the Kremlin may mark another significant milestone in their ongoing dialogues.
- Putin has reflectively engaged with various world leaders, including Erdogan, to explore potential solutions and tackle global challenges, a testament to his multifaceted diplomatic approach.
