President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called on Turkey's political forces to behave responsibly to ensure stability in a "new process" after the ruling party failed to win an absolute majority in weekend elections.

"In this new process, it is of great importance that all the political forces show responsible behaviour and the necessary sensitivity to preserve the atmosphere of stability and confidence in our country and our democratic achievements," Erdogan said in a statement released by the presidency, his first reaction after Sunday's polls.