Recep Tayyip Erdogan takes oath of office as Türkiye's president

18:07, 03.06.2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been sworn in as head of state on Saturday in Turkey’s capital Ankara.

“I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and independence of the state … to abide by the constitution, the rule of law, democracy, the principles and reforms of Ataturk, and the principles of the secular republic,” Erdogan said in a ceremony at the parliament in Ankara, which was broadcast live on television on Saturday.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a historic run-off election and extended his two-decade rule for another five years.

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