While President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is paying a working visit to Russia, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has been appointed as the Acting President. The relevant document was published by the government newspaper Official newspaper.
Erdogan flew to Sochi on September 4 to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. In accordance with Article 106 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, the vice president acts as the president of the country until his return.
Until June 2023, these responsibilities were carried out by former Vice President Fuat Oktay.
Putin and Erdogan’s meeting on September 4 will take place in Sochi. Russian leader at the beginning of talks declarationHe said that he will discuss with his Turkish counterpart the armed conflict in Ukraine and its solution, as well as the Black Sea grain agreement and the situation in Syria.
Erdogan plans September 5 to say About the results of negotiations with President Putin and the Turkish government.
Erdogan had previously met with Putin. declaration On the importance of the transition to national currencies.