The presidents of Russia and Turkey met on regional issues, including the Syrian crisis, at the Russian resort of Sochi on Monday.
Speaking at the start of the meeting, Vladimir Putin said Russia-Turkey relations "could be considered almost completely restored", while President Erdogan said bilateral ties were developing "every minute".
The Russian president, who arrived in Sochi to meet with his Turkish counterpart, noted that trade between the two countries increased by a third in the first eight months of this year after falling in 2016.
He added that Russia and Turkey are cooperating on various regional and international issues, including the settlement of the Syrian crisis.
Putin also thanked Erdogan and noted that the two countries continue high-profile meetings, expressing confidence that today's rally will be successful.
