Rio de janeiro: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fidan and Lavrov discussed bilateral political and economic issues, as well as cooperation in the field of energy, according to diplomatic sources.

According to Anadolu Agency, the ministers also exchanged views on regional issues, including the risks posed by Israel's growing aggression in the region, recent developments in Gaza, Iran's nuclear activities, and the situation in Afghanistan. The discussions highlighted the shared concerns and potential areas for collaboration between Turkey and Russia.

The two-day BRICS summit, which opened on Sunday, brought together leaders from major emerging economies to discuss pressing global issues such as security, governance reform, and cooperation in the Global South. The meeting between Fidan and Lavrov signifies the importance of bilateral talks amid such significant multilateral gatherings.