"We take note of the reported results of the referendum in Turkey on the amendments to the Constitution, adopted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 21 January 2017. 

We are awaiting the assessment of the OSCE/ODIHR International Observation Mission, also with regard to alleged irregularities. 

The constitutional amendments, and especially their practical implementation, will be assessed in light of Turkey"s obligations as a European Union candidate country and as a member of the Council of Europe. 

We encourage Turkey to address the Council of Europe"s concerns and recommendations, including with regards to the State of Emergency. In view of the close referendum result and the far-reaching implications of the constitutional amendments, we also call on the Turkish authorities to seek the broadest possible national consensus in their implementation."

Statement was made also by the Council of Europe Secretary General Therbjorn Jagland:

“The Turkish electorate has voted on the amendments to the Constitution. In view of the close result the Turkish leadership should consider the next steps carefully. It is of utmost importance to secure the independence of the judiciary in line with the principle of rule of law enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights. The Council of Europe, of which Turkey is a full member, stands ready to support the country in this process”.