FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on during the London Defence Conference, at King's College, in London, Britain May 23, 2023.  Ben Stansall/Pool via REUTERS
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Britain's PM Sunak congratulates Erdogan on re-election in Turkey

On Sunday, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election in Turkey's presidential election.

(Reuters) - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday congratulated Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election in Turkey's presidential election.

Prime Minister Sunak reiterated strong relationship between United Kingdom and Turkey, as economic partners and close NATO allies, according to a Downing Street statement.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters following his victory in the second round of the presidential election at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey May 29, 2023.

(Reporting by Urvi Dugar in Bengaluru)

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