Putin and Erdogan discussed the possibility of launching "Sputnik V" in Turkey and the resumption of tourism

MOSCOW, May 5. / TASS /. The presidents of Russia and Turkey, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, expect that the countries will be able to resume tourist connections thanks to the measures taken in the republic to combat the spread of coronavirus.

"In mutual opinion, the anti-epidemic measures being taken will make it possible to achieve a radical improvement in the situation and resume bilateral ties in the tourism sector," the Kremlin press service said following a telephone conversation between the leaders. The Russian side also noted that the Turkish leader thanked for the assistance provided by the Russian side in this area.

Putin and Erdogan talked about the possibility of producing the Russian vaccine against the Sputnik V coronavirus in the territory of the Republic of Turkey and its enterprises, plus the supply of this drug to the republic. "The topic of combating the spread of coronavirus infection was discussed in detail, in detail, taking into account the epidemiological situation in Turkey," the press service said. It notes that "the readiness of Russia to build up practical cooperation in this direction was emphasized."