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China has congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election after winning a second round of elections to extend his term for two decades.

“China congratulates President Erdogan on his re-election,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.

“We support Turkey to take a development path that suits its country…

China has congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election after winning a second round of elections to extend his term for two decades.

“China congratulates President Erdogan on his re-election,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.

“We support Turkey to take a path of development that suits its national situation, and we hope that Turkey will achieve new achievements in its development under the leadership of President Erdogan,” she added.

Beijing attaches great importance to its relations with Turkey, Mao said.

“In recent years, under the leadership of the leaders of the two countries, the two countries have shown effective cooperation in various fields and benefited our two peoples,” she said.

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“China is willing to take our strategic cooperative relationship to a higher level to work cooperatively with Turkey,” Mao added.

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