Turkish justice minister says voting continues smoothly

Turkey's justice minister said on Sunday that voting continues peacefully across the country.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in southern Gaziantep province, Abdulhamit Gül said he hoped the election results contribute to stability and peace in the country.

"Till now, we have not received any information regarding any disruption in the elections. Everybody is casting their votes in peace," Gül said.

Video: Voting begins for presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey

Turkish voters are casting their votes in presidential and parliamentary elections.

Voting started at 8.00 a.m. local time (0500GMT) and will continue through 5.00 p.m. local time (1400GMT).

Turkey goes to polls in presidential, parliamentary elections

Voters will cast two separate ballot papers in the same envelope, one for the presidential and one for the parliamentary elections