AB: We congratulate Erdogan, we are ready to work together

The EU High Representative for Foreign Relations and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Oliver Varhelyi, made a joint written statement on the result of the second round of the presidential elections.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ERDOGAN

In the statement, the EU welcomes the fact that the second round of the presidential elections in Turkey on May 28 will be held with the high participation of the Turkish people in the exercise of their democratic rights. We congratulate President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election.” expressions were used.

Stating that the final results of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe are awaited, the statement said: “The EU is committed to maintaining a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as as a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with Turkey and all its people, has a strategic interest”. It was said.

“WE ARE READY TO WORK TOGETHER”

In the statement, it was noted that the EU is also ready to work with Turkey to move towards a constructive relationship for common prosperity and stability on the basis of human rights, rule of law, international law and stability commitments. region for the benefit of all. the citizens.

European Council President Charles Michel and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also congratulated President Erdoğan on social media. (AA)