Erdogan makes appearance after health issues

The Turkish leader has taken part remotely in a ceremony held at the country's new Akkuyu nuclear power plant along with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made his first appearance following speculation about his health earlier this week. He took part in a fuel delivery ceremony at the nation’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both men appeared by video link.

On Tuesday, Erdogan cut short a live interview due to a health problem. The president also cancelled his busy schedule linked to the upcoming presidential election on May 14. The news sparked a flurry of reports about the president’s condition, with some media claiming he had suffered a heart attack.

Erdogan's communications chief, Fahrettin Altun, brushed aside the conjecture on Thursday, saying that the Turkish leader was “on duty with great strength, health, and vigor.” He also blasted the rumors about Erdogan’s health as “baseless distortions.” Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca told the media the president had stomach flu but was “in good health” and that his symptoms had improved.

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