This is an entry from: LIVE: Turkey votes on whether to expand president's powers
Turkish PM Binali Yildrim: Result reached will be 'most beautiful'
16 April 2017 12:53 BST
“The decision reached by our nation will be the most beautiful decision,” said Turkish prime minister Binali Yildrim ahead of casting his vote.
Under the new constitution, the president would have strengthened executive powers to directly appoint top public officials including ministers.
'The decision reached by our nation will be the most beautiful decision'
- PM Binali Yildirim
The president would also be able to assign one or several vice presidents. The office and position of prime minister, currently held by Yildirim, would be scrapped.
