Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stated he would do anything for coalition.
Interviewed by journalists on Show TV, Davutoğlu answered a question about Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) decreased votes in general elections: “The reason could be boasting too much.”
"Think about a ruling party who has been in power for 12 years. A success story. There is a possibility for us to have too much self-confidence. Using of force for 12 years could cause some misunderstandings. Accepting all of these, we should self-criticize.”
Upon the question about coalition possibilities and snap election, Davutoğlu answered: “When I plan, I don’t think about the alternatives. Alternative is another step. We’ll do anything for coalition. It’s our priority. Note that we don’t intend to threaten people with snap election and force them to accept coalition. It is not our concept. “
Upon the question whether he would negotiate with Republican People’s Party (CHP), Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) or not, Davutoğlu indicated:
“Conventionally, as a sign of respect, I never ever say that I don’t negotiate with a political party which took 13% of the votes and I didn’t say,” in case the President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan assigns him to form the government.
“If stability is desired in Turkey, it is essential to respect all foundations. You seem to go nowhere ignoring or disregarding the presidency.” (EA/BD)
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