Erdogan Says It's Time to Move on From Turkish Election Disputes
Recep Tayyip Erdogan following local elections in Istanbul.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said it’s time to leave behind disputes over last month’s municipal elections, the clearest sign yet that he might be getting ready to concede defeat in Istanbul.
“We must focus on our main agenda, primarily the economy and security, leaving the election debates behind,” Erdogan said in a series of Twitter posts. “It is the time to shake hands, hug each other and strengthen our unity.”