Russia, Turkey in joint fight against terrorism – Yildirim Strategic relations after 'difficult period' - Turkish premier

(ANSAmed) - MOSCOW, DECEMBER 6 - Russia and Turkey must join together to fight terrorism, Turkish Premier Binali Yildirim told his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev during a meeting in the Russian capital, the pro-Kremlin news service Sputnik reported Tuesday. "Relations (between the two countries) went through a difficult period last year," said Yildirim in reference to the downing of a Russian fighter plane on the Turkish border.



"After this experience (the two governments) intend to develop relations on a strategic level," the Turkish premier added.



Dialogue between Russia and Turkey "has now resumed and is taking place fully," his Russian counterpart said.



"With regards to the humanitarian situation and other matters, including the fight against terrorism and the terrorist organisations currently operating in Syria, comunication on these issues is fairly good, not only between our respective presidents but also between the armed forces and other bodies." Yildirim later met President Vladimir Putin, too. Turkey has long been accused of backing various rebel groups in Syria, while Russia is providing military support to President Assad. (ANSAmed).



