Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Erdogan saying that his victory is proof that the Turkish people have appreciated Erdogan’s selfless service and independent foreign policy.
Putin said in a message that "The election victory was a natural result of your selfless work as the head of the Republic of Turkey, which is a clear proof of the Turkish people’s support for your efforts to strengthen state sovereignty and pursue an independent foreign policy.
World leaders congratulate Tayyip Erdogan on his success
We appreciate your personal contribution to strengthening friendly Russian-Turkish relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, Putin said.
The leaders of Qatar, Hungary, Somalia, Palestine, Venezuela, Iran and Pakistan have congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his historic victory in the presidential election.
Globally, the above-mentioned countries are the first heads of state and government figures to congratulate.
