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Turkish Prime Minister Confirms Not Running for Ruling Party Chair

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Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has confirmed he will not be running for the chairmanship of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the... 05.05.2016, Sputnik International

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Turkish Prime Minister Confirms Not Running for Ruling Party Chair

11:57 GMT 05.05.2016 (Updated: 11:58 GMT 05.05.2016)

Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, May 3, 2016. - Sputnik International

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has confirmed he will not be running for the chairmanship of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the upcoming May 22 convention.

Turkish PM Davutoglu Could Announce Resignation Thursday

5 May 2016, 08:24 GMT

ANKARA (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day it was reported that Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu could announce his resignation on Thursday.

Turkish media have previously circulated information the the prime minister would announce resignation amid tensions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“At the extraordinary convention on May 22, I will not be running for the chairmanship of the party. This is necessary for the unity of the party,” Davutoglu said during a briefing in Ankara.