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ISTANBUL, Aug 3 (KUNA) -- Turkish opposition leader Deniz Baykal called Friday on Prime Minister Reccep Tayyip Erdogan to hold talks with opposition parties over electing the country's new president.
Local media quoted Baykal as saying, "You (Erdogan) can make the choice alone, but I do not advise this." He reminded that in his electoral campaign, Erdogan had promised to hold talks with the opposition over choosing the new president, adding that "agreement over the president is the only way to relieve Turkey." No party should monopolize the presidency, even if it capable of doing so, he said.
A new parliament was elected on July 22, and one of its first tasks is to elect a new president. The parliament majority went to the ruling Justice and Development Party, headed by Erdogan. (end) ta.ema KUNA 031128 Aug 07NNNN