Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on successful constitutional referendum expanding the presidential powers, the press service of the Belarusian President said.
"By favoring the constitutional reform, the Turkish people backed the efforts of the current authorities aimed at achieving the economic growth, political stability and peace in the country," Lukashenko said.
"I’m convinced that the decision taken at the referendum will contribute to further strengthening the sovereignty and independence of Turkey," he added.
Belarusian President expects that joint efforts of Minsk and Ankara will "further enhance bilateral partnership in the interests of their people".