Russian President Vladimir Putin said that natural gas supplies from Russia to Turkey have been established, and Ankara turned out to be the most reliable partner.
The statement was made during his meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the sixth summit of the Conference on Engagement and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (SICA) in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Here are the most famous sayings:
Vladimir Putin: We are ready to form a large gas center in Turkey and distribute it to other countries.
Vladimir Putin: We have agreed with Gazprom to build a new gas transportation system to Europe via Turkey.
Vladimir Putin: The Turkish Stream (the route for pumping gas from Russia to Turkey) is working successfully despite attempts to blow it up.
Vladimir Putin: Natural gas supplies from Russia to Turkey are fully implemented and based on applications.
Vladimir Putin: The construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey is proceeding according to plan, and it can be opened by the centenary of Turkey.
Vladimir Putin: In May next year, it is planned to supply nuclear fuel to the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Erdogan: The development of cargo transit will have a significant impact on Turkish-Russian relations.
Erdogan: Istanbul agreement on grains and fertilizers should be strengthened and their access to poor countries should be strengthened.