its president Türkiye, Recep Tayyip ErdoganToday I had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During the conversation, the leaders of the two countries discussed Turkish-Russian relations and regional issues.

the president @RTerdoganRussian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation.

Turkish-Russian relations and regional issues were discussed at the meeting.

— TC Cumhurbaşkanlığı (@tcbestepe) April 27, 2023

During the conversation, according to the relevant statement made public by the Presidium of Turkey, R.T. Erdogan thanked President Putin for Russia’s contribution to the construction of the Turkish Akyuyu nuclear power plant, where the first nuclear fuel delivery ceremony is to take place today.

During the telephone conversation, the leaders of the two countries also discussed the war in Ukraine, the grain agreement and developments in Syria.

It is recalled that the Turkish President was going to “attend” the opening ceremony in Akugiu today, but canceled his lifetime participation due to ill health.

Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, built by Russia’s Rosatom, will start operating as usual in 2024, Russian news agency TASS reported today.

Erdogan reappears two days after the stomach episode live on TV. He looks healthy.

In these photos, he is talking to Russian leader Putin. pic.twitter.com/tzjuwy6gVm

— Ragip Soylu (@ragipsoylu) April 27, 2023

It is worth noting, however, that the telephone conversation between Putin and Erdogan fell on an extremely sensitive moment for the Turkish president, while scenarios regarding the “poor” state of health of the Turkish leader have been raging in the neighboring region for the last 24 hours. country, coinciding with the climax of the election season on the way to the ballot box on 14 May.

President Tayyip Erdogan is in good health and will resume his daily routine as soon as possible, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said earlier today that Erdogan is suffering from gastroenteritis.