turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to visit Qatar on September 15th. During his absence, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will serve as acting president, a move formalized through a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette.
The delegation of presidential authority to Vice President Yılmaz is grounded in article 106 of the Turkish Constitution. this article outlines the procedures for temporary presidential absences and designates the Vice President as the natural successor in such circumstances.The Official Gazette publication confirms the adherence to this constitutional framework, ensuring a legally sound transfer of power.
This isn't merely a procedural formality. Article 106 is designed to maintain governmental stability and prevent any disruption in executive functions during the President's travel. It provides a clear line of succession, avoiding potential power vacuums.