Binali Yildirim:Istanbul is economic capital of Turkey

Istanbul is the economic capital of Turkey, said Binali Yildirim, ex-speaker of the parliament, Trend reports referring to the Turkish media.

Yildirim stated that, should he be elected as head of the Istanbul municipality, many mega-projects will be implemented in the city.

He also stressed the uniqueness of Istanbul, where representatives of all nations and religions live.

Yildirim noted that, despite these qualities of Istanbul, Ankara is the heart of Turkish politics.

Binali Yildirim recently announced his resignation as the speaker of the Turkish Parliament.

Celal Adan, an MP from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), will temporary perform Yildirim's duties.