Turkish Parliament Gives PM Yildirim's Government Vote of Confidence

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Turkish lawmakers passed a vote of confidence toward the new government headed by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Sunday.

ANKARA (Sputnik) – A total of 315 out of 550 lawmakers voted in favor of the move in an open session broadcast by Turkey’s NTV network.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with incoming Prime Minister Binali Yildirim at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, May 22, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tasked Yildirim to form the country’s new government last Sunday.

Yildirim, the new leader of the Justice and Development Party, submitted the newly formed government’s program to lawmakers after Erdogan approved his cabinet on Tuesday. Among its priorities is transitioning toward a presidential system amid Erdogan's move to hold a referendum on amending the 1923 parliamentary constitution and consolidate power.

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