Turkish Defense Minister On Turkey's Top Court's Decision On Ak Party

IZMIR - Turkey`s defense minister said on Wednesday that the "confidence of 16.5 million people was confirmed" with Turkish Constitutional Court`s latest decision not to close down Justice and Development (AK) Party.
Commenting on Turkey`s top court`s decision on AK Party, Gonul said such decision saved the country from uncertainty.
"Turkey continues to walk on its way with stability and confidence. It has become and will continue to be a prestigious state in the international arena," Gonul said.
Turkey`s highest court ruled Wednesday not to close AK Party.
Hasim Kilic, president of Constitutional Court, said, "six members of the Constitutional Court voted for closure of the political party while four others voted for depriving the party of the financial assistance of the Treasury instead of its dissolution. Accordingly, the AK party will be deprived of the financial assistance with an amount of half of the last assistance."
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