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Erdogan vows to advance Turkey
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Ankara
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attended the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the first executive president of the Turkish republic after the new constitutional amendment.
The inauguration ceremony, which was held in the presidential compound on Monday, was attended by a number of heads of states and governments, representatives of heads of states, ministers, heads of parliaments of some countries and representatives of international organisations.
Erdogan has hailed the beginning of a new chapter in the country's history in his inauguration address, while promising improvements in"every" area.
"In the new era, Turkey will improve in every field, including democracy, fundamental rights, freedoms, economy and large investments," Erdogan said in his speech.
Monday's inauguration concluded the transition from a parliamentary system to an executive presidency, in line with the constitutional changes approved in a referendum in April 2017.
"Turkey is leaving behind a system which cost the country politically, socially and economically," Erdogan said.
"We will try to be worthy of our nation, aware that we are not only [the government] of our supporters, but all 81 million Turkish citizens," he added.
Under the new system, Erdogan leads the state's executive branch and has the right to appoint and dismiss vice-presidents, a newly introduced position, as well as ministers, high-level officials and senior judges without parliamentary approval.
QNA/AFP
Ankara
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attended the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the first executive president of the Turkish republic after the new constitutional amendment.
The inauguration ceremony, which was held in the presidential compound on Monday, was attended by a number of heads of states and governments, representatives of heads of states, ministers, heads of parliaments of some countries and representatives of international organisations.
Erdogan has hailed the beginning of a new chapter in the country's history in his inauguration address, while promising improvements in"every" area.
"In the new era, Turkey will improve in every field, including democracy, fundamental rights, freedoms, economy and large investments," Erdogan said in his speech.
Monday's inauguration concluded the transition from a parliamentary system to an executive presidency, in line with the constitutional changes approved in a referendum in April 2017.
"Turkey is leaving behind a system which cost the country politically, socially and economically," Erdogan said.
"We will try to be worthy of our nation, aware that we are not only [the government] of our supporters, but all 81 million Turkish citizens," he added.
Under the new system, Erdogan leads the state's executive branch and has the right to appoint and dismiss vice-presidents, a newly introduced position, as well as ministers, high-level officials and senior judges without parliamentary approval.
