Turkish President Erdogan promises to introduce new 'civilian' constitution, underlining the importance of leaving behind the current constitution shaped by military junta after 1980 coup
Our nation rejected the proposals to return to the old system with its will in elections on May 14 and May 28, says Erdogan. / Photo: AA
"We will work together to bring a civilian constitution to Türkiye," Erdogan said on Wednesday after a Cabinet meeting, which lasted more than eight hours, in the capital Ankara. Erdogan also hailed the presidential system, saying:"Our nation rejected the proposals to return to the old system with its will in elections on May 14 and May 28. The parliamentary system discussions were closed indefinitely."
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