Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexey Yerkhov is completing his work as head of the diplomatic mission, he said during a reception at the embassy on the occasion of the Russia Day.
According to him, his 14-year stay in Turkey is coming to an end: 6 years in Istanbul and 8 years in Ankara.
"And today, summing up, I would like to wholeheartedly thank the Turkish government, the Turkish Foreign Ministry, and the entire Turkish people for their hospitality and invaluable assistance provided to me in fulfilling my mission," Alexey Yerkhov said.
The diplomat also expressed gratitude to "my friends-envoys from other states, whose contacts were useful and pleasant, as well as to the Russian compatriots living in Turkey."
