Moscow, June 26 : Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to enhance cooperation between their two countries in telephonic conversation, the Kremlin has said.

The two leaders on Monday confirmed their interest in developing bilateral relations and gave priority to strategic joint projects in the field of energy, Xinhua news agency reported.

They also agreed to maintain close cooperation on the Syrian settlement.

Putin earlier sent a congratulatory message to Erdogan on his re-election and the victory of the latter's ruling Justice and Development Party in the parliamentary election.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.