Erdogan rejects Interior Minister's resignation, praises his service to Turkey
By Trend
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday night rejected Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu's resignation, praising the long-serving minister's dedication to his country, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah.
The Presidential Communications Directorate issued a statement following Soylu's resignation, indicating that the president did not accept the resignation, and therefore, Soylu will continue his duties.
"Süleyman Soylu, who was appointed as the Minister of the Interior immediately after the July 15 coup attempt, has gained the appreciation of our nation with his successful work so far," the statement said.
The statement praised Soylu for his role in significantly reducing the capacities of terrorist organizations in Turkey, as well as his work coordinating response efforts to natural disasters such as earthquakes.
It also noted the success of the interior minister over the last month of the coronavirus outbreak in ensuring that there were no problems with public security and that anti-virus efforts were carried out successfully.
Many Turkish citizens also took to social media following the resignation announcement to express their strong support for Soylu and request that he continue his duties.