Turkish PM Erdogan after arrival from his North Africa tour addressed to thousands of supporters at the airport.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was welcomed at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport by thousands of supporters, following his return from his official visits in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Erdogan addressed to the huge and enthusiastic crowd who were cheering with applause outside the airport.
More than 10,000 supporters of the government chanted slogans against the anti-government protests saying “Do not give up, we are with you!” and “I love you Tayyip”.
Stating he brought sincere greetings from Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian people, Erdogan said they all believed in Turkish government could overcome protests.
Turkish PM Erdogan said he serves for the 76 million-populated country, not for the 50 per cent only, stressing that the government served from the easternmost to the westernmost part of the country not discriminating against anyone.
“Having turned into a vandalism and having lost the democratic identity, the protests have to stop immediately,” said Erdogan.
Referring to the claims of excessive use of police force, Erdogan said “The police may have used excessive force when needed. The ministry of interior have been examining the incidents. However, nobody has the rigth to attack us over those claims.”
Erdogan reminded their promise of advanced democracy and said, “We will achieve it. As we are respectful to democracy, elections, and the national will, we expect to be treated respectfully in the same way.”
“We can not tolerate those who harm the law, democracy, public officials vandalising the properties. The police has been working to secure the life and property of all the people,” said Erdogan. “Some may have used excessive force when needed. The ministry of interior have been examining the incidents. However, nobody has the rigth to attack us over those claims.”
