Tayyip Erdogan has been officially sworn in as Turkish president after winning the country’s first public vote for head of state.
Mr. Erdogan, who served three terms as PM, has vowed to give more power to the previously ceremonial post.
Critics of Mr. Erdogan say the move will make him more authoritarian. Opposition MPs walked out of the ceremony.
Outgoing Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is set to be PM after being elected head of the governing AK Party.
Mr. Erdogan promised in his presidential oath to protect Turkey’s independence and integrity, to honour the constitution and adhere to the principles of the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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