By  Trend

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has delegated his authority to Vice-President Fuat Oktay, Trend reports referring to Turkey’s Resmi Gazete newspaper.

The report notes that Erdogan is delegating presidential powers in connection with his visit to Moscow, during which a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled.

Erdogan will visit Russia on April 8, during which a number of economic and political issues will be discussed.