Turkish, Russian unions sign cooperation deal

Turkey and Russia signed a key cooperation deal in the context of nuclear energy development in the Turkish capital Ankara on Aug. 24.

The Russian Trade Union of the Workers of Nuclear Power Engineering and Industry and Turkey’s Energy, Water and Gas Workers’ Union inked the agreement in a bid to establish information exchange and provide solidarity support, both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international professional centers. 

According to a statement by the parties, which was released on Aug. 25, the partners agreed to share their expertise in protecting the economic, social and labor interests of workers in nuclear energy and industry, holding international forums and conferences on energy development and social partnership in the energy sector.