Greece congratulates Turkish President Erdogan on election victory

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) – Greek caretaker Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas on Monday congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election victory.

In a congratulatory letter on Erdogan’s reelection in the presidential runoff, Sarmas wished peace and prosperity to the Turkish people, said a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office.

According to unofficial results, incumbent President Erdogan won the race with 52.16%, while opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu received 47.84% of the vote.