“We have not planned negotiations in the composition of the delegations, we will only hold a one-on-one meeting with Mr Putin, at which, of course, we will discuss not only Idlib.

We will discuss relations between Turkey and Russia, the situation in Syria, ”the Sabah newspaper quoted Erdogan as saying.

According to him, Turkey and Russia play an important role in the region.

He added that he expects to make an "important decision" following the meeting with Putin.

Earlier, the Kremlin confirmed the preparations for Erdogan's visit to Russia.