Turkish, Russian diplomats meet in New York to discuss Middlle East

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Vershinin in New York, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Report informs.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN High-Level International Conference focused on a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue and the implementation of a two-state solution.

During the talks, the two diplomats discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international matters, with particular emphasis on the situation in Palestine. They also exchanged views on steps to ensure peace in the Middle East.