Istanbul: Trkiye and Russia are set to hold consultations on the Middle East at the deputy foreign minister level in Istanbul on Friday, as confirmed by diplomatic sources on Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the discussions will see Trkiye represented by Nuh Yilmaz and Russia by Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. The consultations aim to facilitate a comprehensive exchange of ideas on pressing regional issues, with a focus on Syria and Palestine.

Trkiye places significant importance on consulting with Russia regarding developments in the Middle East, highlighting the strategic nature of these discussions, as noted by the diplomatic sources.