President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif congratulated the government and people of Turkey on the result of referendum. The President and Prime Minister in their messages congratulated the Turkish leadership and said that interest of the people in the constitutional referendum reflects their desire of a stronger Turkey. The President and the Prime Minister also expressed the hope that the referendum will lead to stability and prosperity in Turkey in the coming years. Following the release of the result of referendum on constitutional changes, thousands of revelers took to the streets across Turkey to celebrate the victory by the “Yes” win.The Ankara headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party was the focal point of celebrations in the city as thousands of party members gathered to celebrate the win. Supporters carried Turkish national flags and banners that said “Yes” while chanting victory slogans at a speech by party leader and Prime Minister Binali Yildirm. In Istanbul, a few hundred supporters gathered near the Huber Mansion where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan followed the referendum results.Voters went to the polls Sunday to decide whether to approve changes to the country’s Constitution that would usher in an executive presidency. A host of world leaders congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the Yes victory in historic referendum. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was the first leader to congratulate Erdogan in a telephone call, saying that the result demonstrated “the Turkish people’s great support” for Erdogan’s policy. In a letter addressed to Erdogan after the phone call, Aliyev said the outcome would raise Turkey’s profile on the world stage. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also congratulated Erdogan, Turkish presidential sources said. Foreign ministers from Hungary, Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, Kenya, and the U.K. offered congratulations to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in telephone calls. Iraqi Vice President Osama al-Nujaifi also sent a message of congratulations, saying, “Mr. President, I am glad to congratulate you and the friendly Turkish nation on the referendum aimed at constitutional change.” Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh said he was pleased with the victory for democracy in Turkey. The Palestinian Liberation Organization expressed its happiness at the vote, saying the result would contribute to Turkey’s stability and more support on the Palestinian issue. Talaat Fehmi of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood told Anadolu Agency that Turkey had given the world a lesson in democracy by showing that leaders backed by their people can overcome all difficulties. President Erdogan has won historical referendum with a narrow margin and he is being felicitated by many world leaders. Some observers opined that his victory will further transform the country as he has led since 2013. The people of Turkey have once again showed confidence on the leadership of Erdogan as he had contributed a lot for stability and prosperity over more than a decade. Last year with the support of civil society he was succeeded to suppress rebellion against his government. As complains of illegal votes are also coming and large number of people also voted against him, Turkish President should also weight their opinion and should focus on reservations of opposition parties on different issues. He should also work for strengthening the institutions instead of promoting personalities.
