Putin congratulates Turkish President Erdogan on reelection in phone call

By Anadolu Staff

ISTANBUL (AA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his reelection.

In the phone call, the leaders pledged to advance Turkish-Russian relations and cooperation further, according to a statement by the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications.

"The two leaders agreed to further develop cooperation in Türkiye-Russia relations and regional issues in the new period."

Erdogan won Sunday's runoff vote with 52.18%.