Turkish, Russian officials to hold talks on Balkans, EU

By Nilay Kar Onum

ISTANBUL

Turkish and Russian foreign ministry officials will hold political consultations over the latest developments in the Balkans and the EU in the capital Ankara on Friday.

According to a written statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs Faruk Kaymakci and his Russian counterpart Alexander Grushko will co-chair the consultations.

The latest developments in the Balkans and in the EU will be evaluated and views will be exchanged, the statement added.