In December 3, 2012, the Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Turkey in a historic visit as described by Russian media. There is no doubt that the two countries were at odd for centuries before the two empires lost their power in 1917 and in 1923. Yet, the conflict continued in the Second World War. Then, Turkey joined NATO after years of its inception in 1948.
Turkey supported the camp of the west in the battle of the Cold War. However, with the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 and the disintegration of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the two countries signed on May 25, 1992 a treaty that determined the principles of their relations and the mutual respect.
With the arrival of Putin and Erdogan, the two countries followed their common interests. In November 16, 2001, a multi-dimensional partnership document was signed between Russia and Turkey in several aspects including economy.
Such partnership expanded by the visit of Putin to Turkey at the end of 2004. In 2011, the trade exchange between the two countries increased by 27%.
Erdogan and Putin signed eleven agreements between the two countries to enhance cooperation and strengthen relations. Russia became the first trade partner after the European Union. Turkey depends on Russian gas and receives more than 4 million Russian tourists each year.
Such relations should be turned upside down for the Syrian crisis. I believe that the two countries are interested in increasing such relations. Will the future prove my point of view?
