Turkish Interior Minister 'humbled' by people's support, pledges to continue work

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu, whose resignation was rejected by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday, said he's humbled by the support of the nation and the president, as he pledged to "continue to work in the service of the nation" in his first remarks following the incident.

In a statement on his official Twitter account posted Monday, Soylu said he is "humbled" by the response of the people and the president, who supported him after he announced his resignation, according to Turkish media.

He noted that the fact that he's been given a second chance to fix his mistake has multiplied his responsibility, as he pledged to continue to serve the nation.

Many people, including politicians, celebrities, and the public, opposed Soylu's resignation, noting that he is qualified for his position and has been successfully carrying out his duties. The Presidential Communications Directorate stated following Soylu's resignation, indicating that the president did not accept the resignation, and therefore, Soylu will continue his duties.