Turkey’s ruling party seeks to ‘improve ties with Russia’
Turkey under the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will put in efforts to “improve bilateral relations with Russia”, Hurriyet Daily News reported, citing the party’s election manifesto for the upcoming snap elections.
“We will continue our close coordination with Russia on regional subjects, especially on Syria,” the manifesto said.
The document also states that Turkey will aim to overcome problems with the United States and maintain close cooperation between the two countries.
“We would like to overcome problems with the U.S.,” read the manifesto announced at a special event in Ankara on May 24.
On Syria, the AKP said Turkey will continue its efforts for a “new and legitimate” leadership in Damascus, adding that it aims to re-establish neighborly ties and cooperation with a “new Syria.”