In connection with an aviation event on Saturday, a smiling Erdogan was seen going on stage and throwing flowers to the audience. He came to the event in the company of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.
On Friday, Erdogan was forced to cancel an appearance in connection with his intense election campaign, and he has also canceled other events in recent days.
Leader since 2003
69-year-old Erdogan is standing in the parliamentary and presidential elections on May 14, to have his mandate extended. Erdogan has ruled Turkey since 2003, first as prime minister and as president since 2014.