Third inauguration of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan


The third inauguration of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as the president of Turkey took place on Saturday, 3 June 2023, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.

Background

Erdoğan won 52.2 percent of the votes in the presidential runoff on May 28 against his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the leader of the center-left Republican People's Party.

Pre-inaugural events

Oath of office

Turkish President Erdoğan was welcomed with an official ceremony at the Grand National Assembly. Red carnations were thrown on his state car. Interim Speaker Devlet Bahçeli handed over the certificate of election. Erdoğan took the oath of office for a new five-year presidential term at the Grand National Assembly.
"I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and independence of the state... to abide by the constitution, the rule of law, democracy, the principles and reforms of Ataturk, and the principles of the secular republic," Erdogan said in a ceremony at the parliament in Ankara, which was broadcast live on television.

Visit to the mausoleum of Atatürk

President Erdoğan made a visit to Anıtkabir, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.

Inaugural events

Upon the president's arrival at the Presidential Complex, soldiers fired a 101-gun salute as he entered the presidential complex. In addition, 101-gun salutes were also fired at the army headquarters of the Air, Land and Naval Forces Commands. Erdogan's motorcade was joined by a cavalry unit.
The Presidential Symphony Orchestra, the Presidential Classical Turkish Music Choir, the Turkish Armed Forces Harmonica were present at the ceremony. The Turkish Armed Forces Mehteran Unit and the Turkish Armed Forces Historical Unit was also present at the ceremony with their local costumes.
Supporters in parliament gave Erdogan a minute-long standing ovation after his swearing in, while some opposition lawmakers refused to stand up.

Inaugural address

In his inauguration speech at the presidential complex, Erdogan said that the current constitution was a product of the 1980 coup and that it needed to be replaced with "a libertarian, civil and inclusive one" that would strengthen democracy.

Luncheon

The Erdoğans joined several guests for the inaugural luncheon in the Çankaya Mansion. Guests included foreign presidents as well as famous people such as Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar and football player Mesut Özil.

Foreign attendance

Erdoğan's third inauguration was attended by dozens of foreign dignitaries.
International organizations officials

Post-inaugural events

Following the ceremony, President Erdoğan announced the ministers of the 67th cabinet of Turkey.