Turkish president to visit Russia on Tuesday

ANKARA

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a one-day visit to Russia on Tuesday, his office said on Monday.

Erdogan will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will also lead delegation-level talks between the two countries, said a statement by the presidential office.

The two sides are expected to discuss all aspects of Turkey-Russia bilateral relations, and exchange views on regional and international issues, especially Syria.

The Turkish president will also attend the opening of the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and Space Salon, which is one of the world's largest aviation forums.

* Writing by Burak Bir