The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and the Turkish Ambassador discussed the situation in the Middle East and Africa Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko discussed the situation in the Middle East and Africa with the Turkish Ambassador to Moscow Tanjo Bilgic during a meeting on Thursday, the Foreign Ministry reported. "During the conversation, there was an exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East and Africa, emphasizing the importance of coordinating the efforts of Russia and Turkey in order to maintain stability in these regions and sustainable development," the statement said.