Erdogan, Putin agree to 'speed Up' aid to AleppoAnkara, 26 August 2016 (MIA) - Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia's Vladimir Putin have agreed to "speed up" efforts to deliver aid to Aleppo.
Officials from Erdogan's office said the decision was reached during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Friday.
The officials provided the information on condition of anonymity in line with Turkish government regulations. They did not elaborate on the plans, AP reports.
On Friday, Erdogan also briefed Putin on the Turkish incursion into Syria launched this week to liberate a key Islamic State stronghold, according to the officials.
The Kremlin said Putin and Erdogan had "a detailed exchange of opinions on the situation in Syria, underlining the importance of joint efforts in fighting terrorism.
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