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Ankara Appoints New Envoys to Key Foreign Missions

Ankara Appoints New Envoys to Key Foreign Missions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has notified several ambassadors of their new roles in Turkey's diplomatic missions for the upcoming term, diplomatic sources confirmed on April 25.

Publish Date: 28/04/25 14:15
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Ankara Appoints New Envoys to Key Foreign Missions
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Basat Öztürk will take on the role of Turkey's permanent representative to NATO. Prior to this appointment, Öztürk led the Foreign Ministry's International Security Affairs Department.

Fatma Ceren Yazgan has been appointed as Turkey's ambassador to The Hague, having previously headed the ministry's Migration Policies and Visa Procedures division.

In addition, Esra Toplu has been named ambassador to Vilnius, while Selçuk Ünal will assume the role of ambassador to Beijing. Görkem Barış Tantekin is set to become Turkey's ambassador to Brussels.

Toplu, Ünal and Tantekin previously held senior positions within the ministry, with Toplu leading the Foreign Policy Planning and Coordination General Directorate, Ünal serving as the Hague ambassador and Tantekin representing Turkey in Brussels.

Officials from the ministry said the appointments are part of a broader staff renewal strategy aimed at reshaping Turkey's diplomatic approach. New ambassador and consulate postings are expected to continue in the near future, the sources told local media.

 

Source: HDN 

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