Sat 21 August 2021:
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday with a focus on the current situation in Afghanistan.
The presidents underlined the importance of ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan as well as the strict observance of law and order, the Kremlin said in a press release.
Putin and Erdogan emphasized the prioritized tasks of fighting terrorism and drug trafficking, and agreed to strengthen bilateral coordination on Afghan issues.
Two leaders also exchanged condolences over the crash of the Be-200 firefighter plane in Turkey, the Kremlin press service said Saturday.
“The presidents exchanged condolences over the August 14 crash of the Be-200ES aircraft of the Russian Defense Ministry, on board of which there were both Russian and Turkish citizens. Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked about the significant contribution of Russian pilots to the fight against forest fires in the country and expressed sincere gratitude for the assistance provided,” the statement said.
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