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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.
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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.

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