Greece congratulates Turkish President Erdogan on election victory

ATHENS

Greek caretaker Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou 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.

Likewise, President Sakellaropoulou in a congratulatory letter said that she looks forward to the further development of relations between the two countries on the basis of international law, with the aim of ensuring regional peace and stability, according to a statement by her office.

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