President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made a plea to Turks living abroad, urging them to actively participate in the second round of the Turkish presidential elections.

Erdogan on Friday emphasized the importance of following the election dates in respective countries.

He also highlighted that the voting process abroad and at customs gates would commence on Saturday.

Expressing gratitude for the successful completion of the first round of elections, Erdogan commended Turkish expatriates for fulfilling their civic duty despite the challenges.

He acknowledged their unwavering support for him and the People’s Alliance, emphasizing their resilience against attempts by terrorist organisations to intimidate and manipulate their will.

Over 1.8 million Turkish voters residing abroad have already cast their votes in the May 14 elections.

The presidential race will proceed to a second-round runoff on May 28. In the first round, Erdogan took the lead, setting the stage for a face-off between him and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).