Election statements from world leaders

Leaders from around the world congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the election. US President Joe Biden said, “I look forward to continuing to work together as NATO allies on bilateral issues and common global challenges” in his congratulatory message to Erdoğan. Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “Your election victory is a natural result of your devoted work as the head of the Republic of Turkey and is clear proof of the Turkish people’s support for strengthening the country’s sovereignty and pursuing an independent foreign policy.” Congratulations from NATO and the US NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election and said, “I look forward to continuing to work together to prepare for the NATO Summit in July.” Stoltenberg congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was re-elected according to the provisional results of the Supreme Electoral Council, in a statement he made on his Twitter account. The NATO Secretary General made the following assessment, “I look forward to continuing to work together to prepare for the NATO Summit in July.” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his success in the second round of the presidential election, stating that he looked forward to continuing the strong cooperation between the two countries. British Prime Minister Sunak congratulated President Erdoğan in a post on his Twitter account. Sunak said, "As NATO allies, I look forward to continuing the strong cooperation between our countries, from developing trade to combating security threats." US President Joe Biden congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was re-elected according to the provisional results of the Supreme Electoral Council (YSK). Biden said in a post on Twitter, "I congratulate President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey on his re-election. I look forward to continuing to work together as NATO allies on bilateral issues and shared global challenges." Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President Tayyip Erdoğan, who announced that he had won the presidential elections, the official results of which were not known, describing him as a "dear friend". According to a statement made by the Kremlin, Putin said in his message to Erdogan, “Your election victory is a natural result of your devoted work as the head of the Republic of Turkey and is clear proof of the Turkish people’s support for strengthening the country’s sovereignty and pursuing an independent foreign policy.” Putin also said in his message, “We highly appreciate your personal support for strengthening Russia-Turkey relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields.” Azerbaijan Azerbaijani President Aliyev called President Erdogan and congratulated him on his election success and conveyed that he expected to see him in Azerbaijan as soon as possible. Hungary Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Erdogan, who was ahead in the presidential election, on his “undisputed election victory.” Libya Prime Minister of the Libyan National Unity Government Abdulhamid Dibeybe congratulated President Erdogan for his election victory. In his congratulatory message published on the official Facebook page of the Libyan Prime Ministry, "Hukumetina," Dibeybe said, "I congratulate my brother President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for winning the presidential elections for another term. The Turkish people renewed their trust in Erdoğan and the success of his projects." Addressing the opposition, Dibeybe said, "Even though they could not win, I also salute the Turkish opposition for supporting the political and democratic process." Qatar The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for leading the presidential elections in Turkey. Sheikh Tamim said in a post on his social media account, "I congratulate my dear brother Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his victory. I wish you success in your new term. During this period, I hope that you realize the development and prosperity aspirations of the brotherly Turkish people, develop the strong relations between our countries and conclude these relations with further development." Messages from different countries of the world Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his election success. Assessing that the election results were "a sign that the Turkish people continue to trust Erdoğan," Raisi stated that Turkey and Iran's historical, cultural, and religious relations, as well as good neighborly relations, mutual respect, and friendly relations based on the common interests of the two nations, will strengthen more than ever during this period. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a congratulatory message in Turkish and Albanian on his Facebook account, saying, "Congratulations on your victory, Mr. President." Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani also tagged President Erdoğan on her Twitter account, and included the message in Turkish, "Let the partnership between Kosovo and Turkey continue and be updated." Osmani said in her message, "We wholeheartedly congratulate President Erdoğan on his victory today. As you continue to lead Turkey to new successes, I look forward to working together to develop our excellent cooperation." Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro also included photos of President Erdoğan at the Hagia Sophia Mosque and the moment he voted today in his congratulatory message on his Twitter account. Maduro shared the message, "Venezuela celebrates the victory of our brother and friend. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has won the Turkish Presidential and Parliamentary elections. We congratulate the Turkish people on this victory. We wish to continue working together to build the new world. Long live Turkey!" The President of the Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces National Coalition (SMDK), Salim al-Muslat, congratulated President Erdoğan in a statement he made on Twitter and wished him success in the new term. The President of the Syrian Interim Government, Abdurrahman Mustafa, congratulated President Erdoğan on his election success in a post he made on his social media account. Mustafa, who also congratulated the Turkish people, said, "We hope that this result will be for the good and benefit of the brotherly Syrian and Turkish peoples." Syrian National Army (SNA) groups congratulated President Erdoğan on his election success in posts they made on their social media accounts. The Taliban interim government's Foreign Ministry shared Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund's congratulatory message on its Twitter account. Akhund, who described Turkey as a "friendly and brotherly country" in his message, congratulated President Erdoğan on his election success. Akhund, who stated that he wanted the Turkish-Afghan friendship to continue, stated that Turkey has a special place in the world and the region. French President Macron also said in his message in Turkish, "There are great challenges that France and Turkey will overcome together. The return of peace to Europe, the future of our European Sea Alliance, the Mediterranean Sea. Together with President Erdoğan, to whom I convey my congratulations on his re-election, we will continue to move forward." Egyptian President Sisi also congratulated President Erdoğan.