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Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan receives 52.10 percent of the vote in the second round of the president run-off election compared to his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 47.88 percent.
Istanbul,(Webdesk)_ Türkiye’s incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Turkish nation is the winner in the second round of the presidential election.
Addressing his supporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that all 85 million of the nation’s citizens won.
With this victory, the door of the “Century of Türkiye” has opened, he emphasised. His speech came after results showed him leading with 52.10 percent of the vote with 98.2 percent of the ballots counted.
Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu received 47.88 percent.
“Your will has become Türkiye’s unbending, stainless power at the ballot box,” Erdogan added.
More than 60 million people were registered to vote, including 4.9 million first-time voters. A total of 191,885 ballot boxes have been set up for voters in the country.
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World leaders have extended their congratulatory messages to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his victory in the presidential runoff.
Erdogan secured a commanding win on Sunday, amassing over 27 million votes in the face of opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s showing over 25 million votes.
As international leaders join in extending their felicitations to Erdogan, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad was the first world leader to congratulate Erdogan, writing on social media.
“My dear brother Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulations on your victory – I wish you success in your new term – I wish for our strong relations to further our countries’ development & growth.”
Under Erdogan, Türkiye was one of the first countries that aided Qatar after a blockade was imposed by its Gulf neighbours in 2017.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh also issued a congratulatory message to Erdogan and the Turkish people for the president’s election victory.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the election victory “was a natural result of your selfless work” of Erdogan as leader of Türkiye.
“We highly appreciate your personal contribution to the strengthening of friendly Russian-Turkish relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas,” Putin said.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also sent his message, praising, Erdogan’s “unquestionable election victory”.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday took to Twitter to extend heartfelt congratulations to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his historic re-election as President of the Republic of Turkiye. Erdogan secured his victory in the second round of the presidential elections after the first round failed to produce a candidate with the required 50% of the votes.
In his tweet, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif referred to President Erdogan as his “dear brother” and praised his politics, which he described as rooted in public service. The prime minister highlighted Erdogan’s unwavering support for oppressed Muslims and his passionate advocacy for their fundamental rights. Shehbaz Sharif hailed Erdogan’s re-election as President and emphasized the significance of the Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) victory in the parliamentary elections, which further solidified the Turkish leader’s dynamic leadership and the trust placed in him by the Turkish people.
The prime minister expressed confidence that the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkiye would continue to strengthen and flourish, emphasizing the upward trajectory of the strategic partnership between the two nations. He eagerly anticipated the opportunity to collaborate with President Erdogan, aiming to deepen their strategic partnership in line with the strong brotherhood that exists between the people of Pakistan and Turkiye.
Shehbaz Sharif’s tweet signifies the warm and cordial relationship between Pakistan and Turkiye, with both countries sharing a common vision for regional stability and cooperation. The congratulatory message highlights the admiration and respect Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds for President Erdogan’s leadership and his dedication to serving the public.
As President Erdogan begins his new term, the Pakistani prime minister’s well wishes further solidify the bond between the two nations, paving the way for enhanced collaboration in various fields, including trade, defense, and cultural exchange.
