Turkey’s Erdogan asks prime minister to form new government

(VOVworld) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday reappointed Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to form a new government after his party’s stunning victory in the November 1 election.

Turkey’s Erdogan asks prime minister to form new government - ảnh 1

Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu left, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands before a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. (Photo: AP)

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), founded by Erdogan, secured a dramatic gain in the parliament enabling it to form a new government controlled by the AKP without allying with any other party. Prime Minister Davutoglu will submit his list of new cabinet members to President Erdogan on Thursday or Friday.

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