Devlet Bahceli vs Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Devlet Bahceli was elected as the chairman of the MHP on July 6, 1997, following the death of Alparslan Turkes. He transformed the party from a radical nationalist group into a mainstream political force, focusing on Turkish nationalism and secularism.

Bahceli led the MHP into a coalition government with the Democratic Left Party and the Motherland Party in 1999. He served as Deputy Prime Minister until 2002. The coalition was marked by economic reforms and the capture of Abdullah Ocalan.

Bahceli's MHP supported the AKP's constitutional referendum in 2017, which transformed Turkey from a parliamentary to a presidential system. This alliance was controversial within the MHP and led to internal splits, but it solidified Bahceli's role as a kingmaker.

In 2018, Bahceli formed the People's Alliance with President Erdogan's AKP for the general elections. This alliance has dominated Turkish politics, giving Bahceli significant influence despite the MHP's smaller size.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc was appointed as Prime Minister of Vietnam by the National Assembly. He succeeded Nguyen Tan Dung and took office during a period of economic growth and international integration.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated nearly all tariffs between Vietnam and the European Union. The agreement boosted Vietnam's exports and deepened economic integration with Europe.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc was elected as President of Vietnam by the National Assembly, succeeding Nguyen Phu Trong. He became the second-highest-ranking leader in the country, holding the largely ceremonial role.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned as President of Vietnam, taking responsibility for corruption scandals involving his subordinates during the COVID-19 pandemic. His resignation was part of the broader anti-corruption campaign.