Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his presidential election win
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his presidential election win.
According to a Kremlin statement, Putin said the outcome of Sunday's vote confirms Erdogan’s great political authority, and broad support for the course pursued under his leadership to solve social and economic issues facing Turkey, and also for enhancing the country’s foreign policy position.
Putin further confirmed his readiness to continue bilateral dialogue and joint regional and international work.
Turkey's Supreme Election Council (YSK) announced Erdogan won an absolute majority in Sunday’s presidential election.
Citizens of Qatar celebrated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's re-election and waved Turkish flags after the results of the presidential and parliamentary elections were announced.
Citizens wave Turkish flags, celebrate Erdoğan victory in Qatar
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday congratulated his Turkish counterpart on his presidential election win.Poroshenko on his Twitter account said: "Congratulations to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election as president of Turkey. [I am] Confident that people's trust and new constitutional powers will open additional ways for further development of Turkey and well-being of the Turkish nation.""Ukraine is determined to build on UA-TR strategic partnership and enhance cooperation in all spheres," he added.Turkish stocks surge after Erdoğan's election victoryTurkish citizens voted in the parliamentary and presidential elections on Sunday.Turkey's Supreme Election Council (YSK) announced Erdoğan won an absolute majority in the presidential election.Currently, 99.2 percent of the ballot boxes have been opened as Erdoğan is leading with 52.5 percent of the votes while his major rival Muharrem Ince lags behind at 30.6 percent.The People's Alliance -- a coalition of Erdoğan's Justice and Development (AK) Party and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) -- has won 53.6 percent of the votes as 99.1 percent of the boxes have been opened so far in parliamentary votes.Iranian president congratulates Erdoğan on election winAsian media covers Erdoğan’s election victoryBritish media covers Erdoğan’s election success
Ukrainian leader congratulates Erdoğan on election win
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated on Monday his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his success in Sunday’s presidential elections.In a written statement released on the presidential website, Rouhani wrote: “I congratulate you [Erdogan] with joy and happiness on your victory and renewed confidence in the presidential election.”Recalling the strong historic, cultural and religious ties between the two countries, he expressed hopes that friendly relations with Turkey would strengthen.Erdoğan: Democracy winner of Turkish electionsTurks abroad celebrate Erdoğan's election victoryHe added that he prays for the happiness of Turkish people.Turkey's Supreme Election Council (YSK) announced Erdogan won an absolute majority in the presidential election.Currently, 99.2 percent of the ballot boxes have been opened as Erdogan is leading with 52.5 percent of the votes while his major rival Muharrem Ince lags behind at 30.6 percent.The People's Alliance -- a coalition of Erdogan's Justice and Development (AK) Party and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) -- has won 53.6 percent of the votes as 99.1 percent of the boxes have been opened so far in parliamentary votes.
Iranian president congratulates Erdoğan on election win
Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections were covered widely by media across Asia.Turkish citizens voted in presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday.Currently, 99.2 percent of the ballot boxes have been opened as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading with 52.5 percent of the votes while his major rival Muharrem Ince lags behind at 30.6 percent.The People's Alliance, a coalition of Erdogan's Justice and Development (AK) Party and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has won 53.6 percent of the votes as 99.1 percent of the boxes have been opened so far in parliamentary votes.ChinaChina’s official Xinhua news agency said the “decisive victory in the critical elections was Erdogan’s” adding that he won more votes in the first round of election than what was predicted by public polls.The news agency reported 60 million citizens cast their votes.State-run Global Times shared election results in a story titled: “Turkey's Erdogan, his alliance win presidential, parliamentary elections”JapanJapan's Kyodo News Agency reported “Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims victory in Turkey presidential election”, stating that Erdogan had remained in power since 2003.It added that the ruling alliance won a majority in the parliament.NHK, Japan’s national broadcaster, said Erdogan’s re-election was likely to affect the region.Video: Turkish AK Party supporters celebrate election victory in SwedenIndonesiaIndonesia’s national news agency Antara said Erdogan won a high number of votes.The local Kompas news website said Erdogan declared victory with more than 50 percent of the votes, securing the next five years as president.ThailandThe Bangkok Post stated Erdogan won a double victory, adding that Turkey voted in the presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day for the first time.British media covers Erdoğan’s election successRepublican Turkish Party wins polls in Northern CyprusMalaysiaThe Star newspaper said Erdogan won a majority in the elections with more than half of the votes.SingaporeThe Strait Times newspaper said “Erdogan won the second term in presidency”.
Asian media covers Erdoğan’s election victory
With 99.2 percent of the ballot boxes opened, Erdogan is leading with 52.5 percent of the vote, while his major rival Muharrem Ince lags behind at 30.6 percent.
In Sunday’s parliamentary polls, the People's Alliance -- a coalition of Erdogan's Justice and Development (AK) Party and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) -- won 53.6 percent of the vote, with 99.1 percent of the ballot boxes opened.