Stability can become "permanent" if Turkey adopts a presidential system, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Saturday in Istanbul.
"Stability in Turkey needs to be maintained. Stability will continue. Turkey will continue to grow. How? With the presidency," Yildirim told a ceremony in Istanbul breaking ground for new buildings for the Istanbul International Finance Center, Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, and Capital Markets Board.
He said a presidential system is needed for lasting stability, continued development, growth, strong government, national unity, and brotherhood.
Yildirim called on other political parties to help draw up a new constitution.
"If you suggest another model besides the presidency, let's ask the people about both," Yildirim said, suggesting a referendum.