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India, China and other countries congratulate Erdogan on his historic win

Indian PM congratulates Erdogan
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Indian PM congratulates Erdogan

On Monday, May 29, PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Erdogan. He expressed confidence in the continued growth of bilateral ties and cooperation on global issues between the two nations.

British PM congratulates Erdogan
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British PM congratulates Erdogan

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated Turkish President Erdogan on Sunday, May 28 on his re-election. According to a statement from Downing Street, PM Sunak reiterated a strong relationship between the UK and Turkey as economic partners and close NATO allies. 
 

Qatar's Emir congratulates Erdogan
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Qatar's Emir congratulates Erdogan

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani congratulated President Erdogan on his presidential win on Sunday, before the final results of the election were even announced. Following the data from Turkey’s news agencies, the Emir, in a tweet wished Erdogan success in his new term. 
 

Biden congratulates Erdogan
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Biden congratulates Erdogan

US President Joe Biden on Sunday, May 28 congratulated Erdogan on his presidential win. His tweet read, "I look forward to continuing to work together as NATO Allies on bilateral issues and shared global challenges."

China congratulates Erdogan
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China congratulates Erdogan

China also extended its wishes to the Turkish president on his re-election. China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that "China expresses its congratulations to President Erdogan on his re-election". 

Russian president congratulates 'dear friend' Erdogan
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Russian president congratulates 'dear friend' Erdogan

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his "dear friend" Erdogan who claimed victory in Turkey's presidential election. Putin stated that the win was evidence the Turkish people appreciated Erdogan's independent foreign policy.