Turkey-Russia Trade Volume Surges over $25 Billion in 2018

Published May 29th, 2019 - 09:30 GMT
The trade volume between Turkey and Russia soared 15% to reach more than $25 billion in 2018
The trade volume between Turkey and Russia soared 15% to reach more than $25 billion in 2018. (Shutterstock)
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Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli meets his Russian counterpart Dmitry Patrushev in Ankara

The trade volume between Turkey and Russia soared 15% to reach more than $25 billion in 2018, Turkish agriculture and forestry minister said on Tuesday. 

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Bekir Pakdemirli met a visiting delegation led by his Russian counterpart Dmitry Patrushev in the capital Ankara, according to a statement by Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.

During the meeting, Pakdemirli stressed the importance of cooperation with Russia in the fishery industry and agriculture.

By Mehtap Yilmaz

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