Putin, Erdogan agree on close cooperation on Syria, energy projects

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to enhance cooperation between their two countries in a phone conversation on Monday, the Kremlin said.

The two leaders confirmed their interest in developing bilateral relations and gave priority to strategic joint projects in the field of energy.

They also agreed to maintain close cooperation on the Syrian settlement.

Putin earlier sent a congratulatory message to Erdogan on his re-election and the victory of the latter's ruling Justice and Development Party in the parliamentary election.