PM Shehbaz felicitates Turkish Erdogan on election win

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his presidential win.

The Prime Minister turned to Twitter and wrote: “Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his historic re-election as President, Republic of Turkiye”.

He said Recep Tayyip Erdogan is one of few world leaders whose politics has been anchored in public service.

Prime Minister stated the Turkish President has been a pillar of strength for the oppressed Muslims and a fervent voice for their inalienable rights.

“His presidential victory and that of AKP in parliamentary elections is significant in so many ways, reflecting the trust & confidence of the Turkish people in his dynamic leadership,” added Shehbaz Sharif.

The premier continued that Shehbaz Sharif said Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential victory and that of AKP in parliamentary elections is significant in so many ways, reflecting the trust and confidence of the Turkish people in his dynamic leadership.

Shehbaz further said the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to stay on an upward trajectory.

The Prime Minister also stated that he keenly looks forward to working with President Erdogan to further deepen strategic partnership in line with the excellent brotherhood between our two peoples.

Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother H.E. President @RTErdogan on his historic re-election as President, Republic of Turkiye. He is one of few world leaders whose politics has been anchored in public service. He has been a pillar of strength for the oppressed Muslims & a…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 28, 2023

Meanwhile, Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured 52.24 percent votes in the presidential run-off. His challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu managed to secure 47.79 percent.

After his victory, Erdogan while addressing his supporters in Istanbul termed it a victory of Turkiye and democracy. He called rehabilitation of earthquake victims as first priority of his government. The president also vowed to bring down inflation in the country.