Erdoğan and Putin Discuss Nuclear Moves in Bishkek
President Erdoğan and Russian President Putin held a critical 90-minute meeting at the SCO Summit.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, where he was attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.
Critical Contact at the Summit in Bishkek
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came together with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, where he was attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of State Summit. Kremlin Foreign Policy Advisor Yuriy Ushakov stated that the one-on-one meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately 1.5 hours.
Nearing the End at Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
Making statements after the meeting, President Erdoğan noted that they have entered the final period of the Akkuyu Plant and are awaiting the project's opening. Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, emphasized that joint projects are ongoing and that the target to commission Akkuyu's first unit this year is being maintained.
New Nuclear Moves and Emphasis on Cooperation
The emphasis on new nuclear moves made in the leaders' statements resonated widely in the international arena. Erdoğan expressed that joint steps will also be taken for the construction of new nuclear power plants alongside the opening of Akkuyu.
Israeli Press Evaluations on the Meeting
Israel's Maariv newspaper drew attention to the fact that new nuclear moves are among the next goals of the leaders. The report highlighted the emphasis placed on the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant and potential new projects.
Diplomatic Atmosphere Reflected in Greek Media
Greece's Banking News reported that the meeting took place in a warm atmosphere and that cooperation in the energy sector is desired to be expanded. Meanwhile, Toc announced to its readers that Putin described Turkey as a privileged partner.
Topics Addressed in Inter-Delegation Talks
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and MIT (National Intelligence Organization) Chief İbrahim Kalın were also present at the closed-door meeting. Additionally, the situation in the Black Sea and the possibilities of holding negotiations in Turkey regarding Ukraine were discussed at the summit.