Russia's Medvedev to visit in may for talks on energy, expanding ties

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will reportedly visit Turkey on May 11-13 for talks with Turkish officials focusing on energy cooperation and expanding bilateral ties. In addition to the vast energy cooperation between the two countries, Medvedev and Turkish officials are expected to discuss ways to boost the trade volume to $100 billion and plans to lift visa requirements. The Nagorno-Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia is also likely to be discussed.