The ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party needs to undergo a "much more radical change" ahead of the 2019 general elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday.
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Speaking at an event marking the 16th anniversary of the AK Party at a theme park in the capital’s Sincan district, Erdogan said the party had undergone a lot of changes during the last 16 years, "but this time we need a more radical change."
Referring to the recent reorganization made in the party’s governing body, Erdogan attributed the party's current success to the continuous changes made in the party's organizational structure, saying this move should not be considered a "purge" but rather a "reshuffle" in this "service" which we consider a "relay race".
Five new ministers joined the Turkish Cabinet last month in a reshuffle of the government posts. Six existing ministers were reappointed, meaning a total of 11 changes in the 27-member Cabinet.
