Summary He said Turkiye would continue to maintain close engagement with the US administration, the House of Representatives and the Senate to achieve this objective
ANKARA (Web Desk) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed hope that the outcome of the US midterm elections will contribute to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
Speaking to journalists aboard his plane while returning to Ankara from South Korea, Erdogan said Turkiye's greatest hope was that the results of the US midterm elections would help promote sustainable peace and stability across the region.
He said Turkiye would continue to maintain close engagement with the US administration, the House of Representatives and the Senate to achieve this objective.
Erdogan reaffirmed the importance of continued communication and cooperation with Washington in pursuit of regional peace and stability.
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Earlier, Democrats have captured control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, defeating Republicans in a sweeping nationwide victory that dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump's administration and reflected widespread voter dissatisfaction with his leadership.
According to media projections and election results, Democrats secured majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate, making significant gains in traditionally Republican strongholds, including South Carolina, Kansas, Texas, Iowa and Ohio.
The results marked a major shift in the political landscape, with voters expressing frustration over rising living costs, higher fuel prices, Trump's tariffs and the US war against Iran, which began in February.
The Democratic victories will give the opposition greater power to challenge Trump's legislative agenda, investigate his administration and exercise congressional oversight during the final two years of his presidency.
