It is reported RIA Novosti.
At the same time, Erdogan said that the current head of the country, Nicolas Maduro, must be respected by the people of Venezuela.
“I am 40 years in politics. I have always respected the election. If there is no respect for the will of the people, then this is not democracy, but authoritarianism. Maduro was elected president. Therefore, the decision of Trump, me as a person who believes in democracy, was shocked, ”he said at a press conference in Ankara.
Earlier, Erdogan in a telephone conversation expressed support for the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro.
On January 23, Venezuelan Parliament Speaker Juan Guaido declared himself interim head of state. Washington therefore called on Maduro to transfer power to him.
In turn, the Venezuelan president accused the United States of intending to carry out a coup d'état in the country.