Turkey's Erdogan finally congratulates Biden
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took more time than other regional leaders to congratulate Joe Biden on his projected victory in the US presidential elections. The two men have a complicated past.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan finally commented on Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential elections. The Turkish head of state waited longer than other regional leaders to speak to Biden, and the two have a thorny relationship.
Erdogan sent a message to the former vice president on Tuesday, according to Turkish state media.
“I congratulate you on your election success and express my sincere wishes for the peace and prosperity of the people of the United States of America,” said Erdogan, according to Anadolu Agency.
Biden was projected the winner on Saturday. Many Middle Eastern leaders congratulated Biden Saturday through Monday, including close allies of President Donald Trump. But Erdogan waited.
