Turkish President Erdoğan makes cabinet changes and conducts diplomatic visits

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has replaced his justice and interior ministers. He appointed Istanbul's chief prosecutor, a figure some foreign media describe as controversial, as the new justice minister.

At the same time, Erdoğan is conducting diplomatic visits in the Middle East. Domestic Turkish media report these visits are aimed at strengthening regional ties and bringing stability. He is also scheduled to hold talks with a delegation from the DEM Party in Turkey.