Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed that his government will harness all its capabilities in the coming period to revive the economy and rehabilitate the earthquake areas. This came in a speech he delivered at the Turkish Presidential Complex in the capital, Ankara, in front of a large crowd of his supporters, after winning the presidential elections.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed that his government will harness all its capabilities in the coming period to revive the economy and rehabilitate the earthquake areas.
This came in a speech he delivered at the Turkish Presidential Complex in the capital, Ankara, in front of a large crowd of his supporters, following his victory in the presidential elections.
Erdogan explained that the most important issue in the coming days is to solve the problems of increasing prices caused by inflation.
He added, "We will continue the stabilization policy and plan to build a productive economy based on investment and job creation."
And he added, "Healing the wounds of those affected by the February 6 earthquake and rebuilding our destroyed cities will be our top priority, and we will also devote all our time and energy to work, complete projects and provide services."
Regarding the election results, Erdogan said: "No one lost today. The winner is 85 million citizens. It is time for us to come together and unite around our national goals and dreams."
Erdogan expressed his permanent respect for the will of the people, indicating that the winner of these elections is Turkey and democracy.
He touched on the issue of the return of Syrian refugees, saying: "We have made it possible for about 600,000 people to return to safe areas in Syria to date."
"We will ensure the return of an additional million Syrians within a few years through a new housing project that we are implementing with Qatar," he added.
Turkey : Nothing has succeeded in stopping his rise Erdogan is an invincible president
Istanbul: After two decades in power, outgoing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (69 years) seemed threatened by the repercussions of the economic crisis and his monopoly on power, but he won Sunday evening in the second round of the presidential elections in the face of opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu (74 years), leader of the People's Party. Republican (social democrat).
"Our nation has entrusted us with the responsibility of ruling the country for the next five years," Erdogan said after his victory in Istanbul in front of his supporters.
"These elections showed that no one can attack the gains of this nation," he added.
The official Anatolia news agency reported that Erdogan won 52.1 percent of the vote, compared to 47.9 percent for his opponent, Kamal Kilicdaroglu, after counting about 99 percent of the ballot papers.
And he ran in the second round, Sunday, from a position of strength, after obtaining 49.5% of the vote, compared to 45% for his competitor Kilicdaroglu in the first round.
Neither imprisonment nor mass demonstrations nor even the coup attempt in 2016 succeeded in stopping the rise of the president. But he faced harsh criticism because of the state of the Turkish economy and the anger of the survivors of the devastating February 6th earthquake, who were left to fend for themselves in the first days after the disaster.
Erdogan brought about a profound transformation in Turkey through massive infrastructure projects that included the construction of highways, airports, and mosques, and a foreign policy open to East and Central Asia at the expense of Ankara's traditional Western allies, whom he tried to court after coming to power.
Despite Western aversion towards him, the war in Ukraine allowed him to return to the forefront of the diplomatic scene thanks to his mediation efforts between Kiev and Moscow, in addition to his obstruction, about a year ago, of Sweden's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
However, Erdogan's opponents accuse him of authoritarian tendencies, especially after the coup attempt that took place in July 2016 and the constitutional amendments in 2017 that expanded his powers.
- Outstanding orator -
Erdogan is often portrayed in the West as a sultan clinging to the throne. But the man who is nostalgic for the Ottoman Empire and who built a palace of more than a thousand rooms in Ankara continues to present himself as a man of the people in the face of the "elites".
He relied on this image to win every election since his Justice and Development Party took power in 2002. But he faced political tremors, especially when the opposition deprived him of his parliamentary majority in 2015, and then took away the presidency of the municipalities of Ankara and Istanbul in 2019.
Although slow at times, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is still able to hold eight meetings in one day, displaying his rhetorical abilities, citing nationalist poems and Quranic verses to excite the crowds.
Erdogan was born in the popular Qasimpasa district of Istanbul and was looking forward to becoming a professional soccer player, which he practiced for a short time, before moving into politics.
He learned the origins of the political game within the Islamic movement that was led by Necmettin Erbakan, then he was pushed to the fore with his election as mayor of Istanbul in 1994.
In 1998, he was sentenced to imprisonment after he sang a religious poem, in an incident that contributed to strengthening his position.
He had the opportunity to take revenge when the Justice and Development Party, which he co-founded, won the 2002 elections. The following year he became prime minister and remained in this position until 2014 when he became the first Turkish president to be elected by direct universal suffrage.
Erdogan, who is married and father of four children, remains, in the eyes of his supporters, the only one capable of “confronting” the West and steering the ship through regional and international crises.
But since large anti-government demonstrations were violently suppressed in the spring of 2013, Erdogan has become the figure facing the most criticism in Turkey.
The president faced the most severe test on the night of July 15-16, 2016, during a bloody coup attempt.
And imprinted in the minds of Erdogan's pale-faced image, making an appeal to the people that night via a mobile phone screen, and then his triumphant arrival at the old Ataturk Airport in Istanbul at dawn, announcing the defeat of the putschists.
World leaders congratulate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on winning the presidential elections
Capitals: A number of world leaders and leaders congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the presidential elections, after he was ahead of his rival, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, according to preliminary results. After opening 75.42 percent of the boxes in the second round of the presidential elections inside and outside the country until the moment the news was published, President Erdogan obtained 53.41 percent of the vote, compared to 46.59 for Kilicdaroglu, according to what the Turkish Supreme Elections Authority announced.
Qatar The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, was the first of the leaders to congratulate Erdogan on winning the run-off. Prince Tamim said in a tweet: “My dear brother Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulations on your victory, and I wish you success in your new term, and that you achieve in it what the brotherly Turkish people aspire to in terms of progress and prosperity, and for the strong relations of our two countries to further development and growth.”
United State
US President Joe Biden, Sunday, congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the second round of the presidential elections. "I congratulate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election in Turkey," Biden said in a tweet. He added, "I look forward to continuing to work together as NATO allies on bilateral issues and common global obstacles."
Algeria Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune congratulated his Turkish counterpart on winning a new presidential term. This came in a congratulatory message sent by Tebboune to Erdogan and published by the Algerian presidency website. Tebboune said: “It is a source of pleasure and joy, on the occasion of the renewal of confidence in your honorable person by the brotherly Turkish people, to address Your Excellency on my own behalf and on behalf of the Algerian people with warmest congratulations and sincere blessings.” He added, "Your election for a new term at the head of the sister Republic of Turkey truly reflects the popular rally around your rational policy and its absolute support for your wise leadership in the path of sustainable development, and in overcoming major challenges internally, regionally and internationally."
Russia
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his "dear friend" Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who announced his victory in the Turkish presidential elections today, Sunday, saying that the victory is evidence of the Turkish people's appreciation for Erdogan's independent foreign policy.
The Kremlin said that Putin sent a message to Erdogan, saying that "winning the elections was a natural result of your selfless work as president of the Turkish Republic, and is clear evidence of the Turkish people's support for your efforts to strengthen state sovereignty and conduct an independent foreign policy."
"We highly appreciate your personal contribution to strengthening friendly Russian-Turkish relations and fruitful bilateral cooperation in various fields," Putin added.
Putin said he attaches great importance to joint projects such as the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey, which is being built by Russia's state energy company Rosatom, and the construction of Putin's proposed gas center in Turkey.
Britain
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election Sunday, stressing the ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.
"I congratulate (President Erdogan)." Sunak said on Twitter. I look forward to continued strong cooperation between our two countries, from growing trade to addressing security threats as NATO allies.”
European Union
In Brussels, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the run-off of the Turkish presidential elections today, Sunday.
"Congratulations to you, Erdogan, on your re-election as President of Turkey," Michel said on Twitter. I look forward to working with you again to deepen the ties between the EU and Turkey in the coming years.”
Von der Leyen also posted a tweet congratulating Erdogan on the victory.
"I look forward to continuing to build relations between the EU and Turkey," she said on Twitter. Strengthening these relations is of strategic importance for both the European Union and Turkey in order to serve our two peoples.”
Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Scholz said on Twitter that Türkiye and Germany are close partners and allies.
He added that there is a close connection between "the German and Turkish peoples and their economies."
He said that both sides wish to jointly promote their common agenda with new momentum.
Ukraine
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on his victory in the run-off for the presidential elections, and said that he was counting on the consolidation of the "strategic partnership" between the two countries.
"We count on further strengthening the strategic partnership for the benefit of our two countries, as well as strengthening cooperation for the security and stability of Europe," Zelensky wrote on Twitter.
Saudi Arabia Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as president of Turkey. And “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the occasion of his re-election as President of the Republic of Turkey for a new presidential term, according to the official Saudi Press Agency, “SPA”. In the congratulatory cable, the King said: “On the occasion of your Excellency’s re-election for a new presidential term, we are pleased to send Your Excellency our sincere congratulations and best wishes for success and payment, and for the brotherly people of the Republic of Turkey further progress and prosperity, praising on this occasion the fraternal relations that bind our two brotherly countries and peoples, which we seek To strengthen and develop it in all fields.
In a separate cable, Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated President Erdogan on his re-election as President of the Republic of Turkey for a new presidential term. Bin Salman said: “On the occasion of your Excellency’s re-election for a new presidential term, I am pleased to send your Excellency my sincere congratulations and best wishes for success and payment, and for the brotherly people of the Republic of Turkey further progress and advancement,” according to the Saudi Agency.
Palestine Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh congratulated Erdogan on his victory in the Turkish presidential elections. Abbas said in a congratulatory message: “We are pleased on the occasion of your victory and re-election as President of the sisterly Republic of Turkey for a new presidential term, and the victory of your imminent party, the Justice and Development Party, in the first place in the Turkish Parliament, and the victory of the Public Alliance led by the party with the majority in Parliament, to send to you and through you to the Turkish people Brotherly, in the name of the state and people of Palestine and in my own name, with the warmest expressions of heartfelt congratulations and fraternal blessings. In a special statement to Anadolu Agency, Shtayyeh said: “What happened in Turkey is a serious and real democratic wedding, and this democracy for us is a gain for Palestine in all its details.”
Libya The head of the Libyan National Unity Government, Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba, also congratulated President Erdogan on winning the presidential elections. He said in a tweet: “I congratulate my brother, His Excellency the President, on winning a new presidential term. This victory came as a renewal of the Turkish people's confidence in the successful projects and policies of President Erdogan, which placed his country in the ranks of developed countries. In turn, he also congratulated the head of the Libyan High Council of State, Khaled Al-Mashri Erdogan, on winning a new presidential term.
Pakistan Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif also extended his congratulations to President Erdogan on his "historic" victory in the Turkish presidential elections. Azerbaijan Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also congratulated the Turkish president on his victory in the presidential elections and invited him to visit Baku in the near future. Serbia President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic sent his congratulations to President Erdogan and the Turkish people for the "electoral victory" in the presidential run-off. Afghanistan The Prime Minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Muhammad Hasan Akhand, congratulated Erdogan on his victory in the elections. "I congratulate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the victory of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the second round of the Turkish presidential elections," he said in a congratulatory message posted by Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter.
He added, “I ask God Almighty to make Turkey, which has special importance in the region and the world, a strong and prosperous country and make it at the service of religion and Muslims, hoping that the friendship and affection between the Afghan and Turkish peoples will last.”
Hungary , Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, also offered his congratulations to Erdogan on his victory in the presidential elections. He said via Twitter: "Congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his inevitable electoral victory." Somalia Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also congratulated his Turkish counterpart Erdogan on his victory in the elections. Congratulating in Turkish on his Twitter account, he said: "Congratulations to brother and friend President Erdogan."
Venezuelan President: I congratulate the Turkish people on this victory
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro congratulated his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for his leadership in the Turkish presidential elections. This came in a tweet on his Twitter account, Sunday. Maduro said in his tweet: "Venezuela congratulates our brother and friend Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the presidential elections. Erdogan is the winner in the presidential and parliamentary elections." He added, "I congratulate the Turkish people on this victory. We hope to continue working with Turkey to build the new world. Long live Turkey." Maduro attached his tweet to pictures of President Erdogan in the Hagia Sophia mosque and while casting his vote in the elections.
Ghannouchi: Congratulations to Turkey for its democratic wedding
On Sunday, the head of the Tunisian Ennahda Movement, Rashid Ghannouchi, congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the presidential elections. This came in a post published by Ghannouchi's official account on Facebook. Ghannouchi said: “Congratulations to my brother, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for winning a new term in the presidential elections. Congratulations to Turkey for its democratic wedding, and congratulations to the Turkish people for this record rate of participation. He added, “We pray to God to write goodness for all our countries and to bless all our peoples with the grace of freedom, security and prosperity.”
Benkirane congratulates
Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary-General of the Moroccan Justice and Development Party (opposition), President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on his leadership in the results of the Turkish presidential elections.
This came in a letter sent by Benkirane to Erdogan.
Benkirane said, “Following the deserved victory of the Justice and Development Party in the legislative elections, and the clear victory in the presidential elections, I would like, on behalf of myself and on behalf of the members of the Justice and Development Party in Morocco, to extend to you my warmest congratulations and blessings.”
Benkirane declared his appreciation for what the Justice and Development Party presented to Turkey, and what Erdogan presented to Turkey and the issues of the Islamic nation.
Benkirane expressed his pride in the fraternal relations between the two parties, praising the strong relations between the two countries at all levels.
And the Turkish Supreme Elections Authority announced, on Sunday, that 75.42 percent of the boxes have been opened in the second round of the presidential elections inside and outside the country so far.
The commission said that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 53.41 percent of the counted votes, while opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu got 46.59 percent.
Arab and Islamic bodies and movements congratulate President Erdogan
From Palestine, the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque congratulated the head of the Islamic Commission in Jerusalem, Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, saying: “We congratulate President Erdogan on the occasion of his victory in the Turkish elections, and we consider this victory as the superiority of a great leader and a loyal people,” asking God Almighty to “give President Erdogan success for all that is good.” It protects Turkey and its people from all harm.”
The deputy of the Islamic Movement inside Palestine, Sheikh Kamal Al-Khatib, congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the presidential elections, saying on Twitter: “Your people, whom you gave all your life, knew how and when to give you back the favor and did not let you down.”
On Sunday, the Palestinian “Hamas” movement congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying in a statement: “We extend our sincere congratulations and blessings to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections and his re-gaining the trust of the brotherly Turkish people, to lead Turkey’s present and future towards further progress and stability.” and prosperity.”
She added, "We look forward to this historic victory for President Erdogan as a new starting point for Turkey towards strengthening its Arab and Islamic relations and its regional and international standing, and supporting the oppressed and just causes around the world."
The Association of Palestine Scholars congratulated President Erdogan, saying in a statement: “We congratulate President Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party, as we congratulate the brotherly Turkish people on this victory and this great achievement.” And from Iraq, the head of the Iraqi Sovereignty Coalition, Sheikh Khamis Al-Khanjar, said in a tweet: “ Congratulations
to brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party on the occasion of this victory.
Everyone's appreciation.
From Algeria, the Peace Society Movement (the largest Islamic party in Algeria), in a statement, congratulated President Erdogan on the victory, saying: “We congratulate the brotherly Turkish people and the friendly and brotherly country of Turkey on the success of the presidential and legislative elections.”
And she emphasized that "the elections presented a sophisticated and civilized democratic model that resulted in continued confidence in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party to rule Turkey, on the path of renaissance, the approach of development, and advocacy of the nation's issues."
The Union of Egyptian National Forces, which is in London, also offered, in a statement, “sincere congratulations to the Turkish people, to President Tayyip Erdogan, the Justice and Development Party, and the public’s alliance for this well-deserved victory for President Erdogan,” wishing “all the best for Turkey and its people.”
In a statement, the International Union of Muslim Scholars also offered its congratulations and blessings to President Erdogan for the confidence bestowed upon him by the Turkish people and his impressive success in the second round of the presidential elections.
Albania Celebrations of Erdogan's victory
The streets of the Albanian capital, Tiran, witnessed celebrations of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory in the second round of the presidential elections.
Celebrations took place in most of Tiran's squares and main squares, following the announcement of Erdogan's victory.
Turkish and Albanian citizens took to the squares and squares to celebrate Erdogan's victory.
Crowds raised Turkish and Albanian flags and drove through the streets.
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