Turkey eyes long-term trade ties with Russia

Turkey is seeking to engage in a long-term trade alliance with Russia after Moscow’s ban on imported Western foods, Turkish Agriculture Minister Mehdi Eker has said.

Saying Turkey has emerged as an alternative to procure banned food products, the minister announced a Russian delegation arrived yesterday in Ankara to hold talks with Turkish authorities to discuss potential trade deals.

“We aim to establish a long-term and permanent system within neighborhood relations,” he said, speaking at the Agricultural Products’ Export Assessment meeting .... http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com