A positive atmosphere has emerged from the first round of talks between Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, during which the two discussed common points.
Kılıçdaroğlu had previously announced 14 principles and reiterated at every chance they will not concede the terms. Davutoğlu had said they had no red lines that could cripple the process of forming a coalition. During the first round of talks that were held on Tuesday, Davutoğlu reportedly agreed on the majority of the terms previously stipulated by the CHP, indicating that they are close to the AK Party's nine core principles. He said six of the principles overlap with those of the AK Party and three of them partly overlap. He did not agree with the remaining three articles, which include President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan staying within the boundaries of the Constitution and restructuring of foreign policy.
Both of the leaders highlighted that the more the visions match, the more a healthy structure will emerge.
Following the hour-and-40-minute meeting, Davutoğlu spoke to the media saying: "The meeting was held in a sincere and friendly atmosphere. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Kılıçdaroğlu," adding that no bargains were struck or negotiations conducted during the first round of talks. He also said that "mutual trust" and "formation of a strong government" were core points that came up during talks with the CHP.
