"Russia has been one of our most important allies regarding agriculture products," he said. We trust that Turkish authorities will carry out the election in keeping with its long, proud democratic tradition and its laws," the spokesperson said.Įrdogan also criticized Kilicdaroglu for his comments on Russia, calling Moscow an important partner for Turkey.
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"Our only interest is in the democratic process, which should be both free and fair. Teachers prepare ballot boxes and cardboard voting booths at a school in Antakya, Turkey, May 13, 2023, where voting will take place in presidential and legislative elections May 14. One of his talking points has been that the opposition is receiving orders from the West, and that they will bow down to Western nations' wishes if elected. By late on Sunday there could be a good indication of whether there will be a runoff vote for the presidency.Įrdogan's campaign over the past month has focused on his government's achievements in the defense industry and infrastructure projects, and his assertion that the opposition would roll back such developments. Voters will also elect a new parliament, likely a tight race between the People's Alliance comprising Erdogan's conservative Islamist-rooted AK Party (AKP) and the nationalist MHP and others, and Kilicdaroglu's Nation Alliance formed of six opposition parties, including his secularist Republican People's Party (CHP), established by Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. However, if neither of them wins more than 50% of the vote and secures an outright win, the vote will go to a runoff May 28.
Polls show Erdogan trailing the main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu a day ahead of one of the most consequential elections in Turkey's modern history. President Joe Biden to topple him while making a final appeal ahead of the biggest challenge to his 20-year rule.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last election rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the opposition of working with U.S.
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