The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkish: Dışişleri Bakanlığı) is the governmental body responsible for conducting foreign relations of the Republic of Turkey. The Ministry is responsible for Turkey's diplomatic missions abroad and for the promotion of Turkish culture, as well as for implementing the country's foreign policy in accordance with its national interests. Established on 2 May 1920, its primary duties are administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and representing the Republic of Turkey at the United Nations.[2] The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara[3] and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies, permanent representation offices and consulates general, abroad. As of 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains 235 diplomatic posts worldwide. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Hakan Fidan, who has held the position since 3 June 2023.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı
Statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Embassy of Turkey, Washington, D.C.
The Ministry oversees Turkey's diplomatic missions abroad, which include embassies, consulates, and representative offices in over 200 countries and territories.
Gender equalityedit
As of April 2023, 42% of Turkey's ambassadors and 15% of Turkey's consuls-general are women. That is, 72 women out of 172 ambassadors, and 14 women out of 97 consuls-general.[note 1][4]
Organizationedit
Office of the Ministeredit
This is the top-level of the MFA hierarchy and is responsible for managing the overall operations of the ministry. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is assisted by three Deputy Ministers and several advisors.
Central organizationedit
Political Affairs department is responsible for the development and implementation of Turkey's foreign policy. It analyzes international political developments, conducts research, and provides policy recommendations to the government.
Economic Affairs department is responsible for promoting Turkey's economic interests abroad. It works to increase trade and investment, improve economic relations with other countries, and support Turkish businesses operating abroad.
EU Affairs department is responsible for Turkey's relations with the European Union (EU). It coordinates Turkey's accession negotiations with the EU and monitors EU policies that affect Turkey's interests.
Multilateral Political Affairs department is responsible for Turkey's participation in international organizations such as the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Consular Affairs department provides consular services to Turkish citizens abroad and foreign nationals in Turkey. It issues passports and visas, provides assistance to Turkish nationals in emergency situations, and works to protect the rights of Turkish citizens abroad.
Cultural Affairs department is responsible for promoting Turkish culture and language abroad. It organizes cultural events, supports Turkish language instruction in foreign countries, and facilitates academic and cultural exchanges between Turkey and other countries.
Protocol department is responsible for managing official visits by foreign dignitaries and organizing events hosted by the MFA. It also provides logistical support to Turkish diplomatic missions abroad.
Overseas Promotion and Public Diplomacy department is responsible for promoting Turkey's image abroad and improving its relations with foreign publics. It conducts public diplomacy activities, manages Turkish cultural centers abroad, and coordinates public relations efforts with Turkish diplomatic missions.
Field officesedit
The ministry runs field offices in the following cities:
Overseas organizationedit
Turkish embassies, consulate-generals, permanent representatives, and trade offices are semi-detached from the central organization. They follow the orders of the Minister's office, and the chief of mission is the sole authority within an overseas diplomatic mission. In the Turkish MFA, an ambassador is the chief of an embassy or a permanent representative. An ambassador would also be the chief of the sole Turkish trade office abroad in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Consulate-generals are headed by diplomats called consuls-general.
Main issues regarding Ministry of Foreign Affairsedit
Republic of Turkey is a member of 26 international organizations. The contact between these organizations and Turkey is maintained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
^Brief History of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
^"Contact Us." Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 26 August 2010.
^"The background of gender equality policies in Turkey" (PDF). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
^"From Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs". Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
^"Distinguished Service Award of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.tr. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
^Ambassador-level missions overseas are made up of 13 permanent delegates, a trade representative, and 159 embassies; totaling to 172 ambassadors. This statistic excludes Turkey's domestic ambassador-level posts, such as general directors or political advisers.
External linksedit
Official website(in English)
Official website(in Turkish)
April 14, 2024
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Turkish Disisleri Bakanligi is the governmental body responsible for conducting foreign relations of the Republic of Turkey The Ministry is responsible for Turkey s diplomatic missions abroad and for the promotion of Turkish culture as well as for implementing the country s foreign policy in accordance with its national interests Established on 2 May 1920 its primary duties are administering diplomatic missions negotiating international treaties and agreements and representing the Republic of Turkey at the United Nations 2 The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara 3 and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies permanent representation offices and consulates general abroad As of 2021 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains 235 diplomatic posts worldwide The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Hakan Fidan who has held the position since 3 June 2023 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of TurkeyTurkiye Cumhuriyeti Disisleri BakanligiStatue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Embassy of Turkey Washington D C Agency overviewFormed2 May 1920 103 years ago 2 May 1920 JurisdictionGovernment of TurkeyHeadquartersDr Sadik Ahmet Cad Balgat AnkaraAnnual budget 5 786 984 000 2021 1 Minister responsibleHakan FidanDeputy Ministers responsibleBurak AkcaparYasin Ekrem SerimMehmet Kemal BozayAhmet YildizWebsitewww mfa gov trMap of countries with Turkish diplomatic missionsUSA Turkey Joint Press at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Contents 1 Diplomatic missions 2 Gender equality 3 Organization 3 1 Office of the Minister 3 2 Central organization 3 3 Field offices 3 4 Overseas organization 4 Main issues regarding Ministry of Foreign Affairs 5 International organizations 6 Awards 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksDiplomatic missions editThe Ministry oversees Turkey s diplomatic missions abroad which include embassies consulates and representative offices in over 200 countries and territories Gender equality editAs of April 2023 42 of Turkey s ambassadors and 15 of Turkey s consuls general are women That is 72 women out of 172 ambassadors and 14 women out of 97 consuls general note 1 4 Organization editOffice of the Minister edit This is the top level of the MFA hierarchy and is responsible for managing the overall operations of the ministry The Minister of Foreign Affairs is assisted by three Deputy Ministers and several advisors Central organization edit Political Affairs department is responsible for the development and implementation of Turkey s foreign policy It analyzes international political developments conducts research and provides policy recommendations to the government Economic Affairs department is responsible for promoting Turkey s economic interests abroad It works to increase trade and investment improve economic relations with other countries and support Turkish businesses operating abroad EU Affairs department is responsible for Turkey s relations with the European Union EU It coordinates Turkey s accession negotiations with the EU and monitors EU policies that affect Turkey s interests Multilateral Political Affairs department is responsible for Turkey s participation in international organizations such as the United Nations the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Consular Affairs department provides consular services to Turkish citizens abroad and foreign nationals in Turkey It issues passports and visas provides assistance to Turkish nationals in emergency situations and works to protect the rights of Turkish citizens abroad Cultural Affairs department is responsible for promoting Turkish culture and language abroad It organizes cultural events supports Turkish language instruction in foreign countries and facilitates academic and cultural exchanges between Turkey and other countries Protocol department is responsible for managing official visits by foreign dignitaries and organizing events hosted by the MFA It also provides logistical support to Turkish diplomatic missions abroad Overseas Promotion and Public Diplomacy department is responsible for promoting Turkey s image abroad and improving its relations with foreign publics It conducts public diplomacy activities manages Turkish cultural centers abroad and coordinates public relations efforts with Turkish diplomatic missions Field offices edit The ministry runs field offices in the following cities nbsp Overseas organization edit Turkish embassies consulate generals permanent representatives and trade offices are semi detached from the central organization They follow the orders of the Minister s office and the chief of mission is the sole authority within an overseas diplomatic mission In the Turkish MFA an ambassador is the chief of an embassy or a permanent representative An ambassador would also be the chief of the sole Turkish trade office abroad in the Republic of China Taiwan Consulate generals are headed by diplomats called consuls general Main issues regarding Ministry of Foreign Affairs editMain Issues 5 Cyprus DisputeTurkey and the EUTurkey s Security NATO TerrorismControversy between Turkey and Armenia about the Events of 1915Energy IssuesWater IssuesEnvironment PolicyThe Turkish StraitsResolution of Conflicts and MediationArms Control and DisarmamentTurkish Citizens Living AbroadTurkey s Multilateral Transportation PolicyHuman RightsTurkey on Irregular MigrationTurkey on Trafficking in Human BeingsCombating DrugsCombating Organized CrimeCombating CorruptionTurkey s Humanitarian AssistanceInternally Displaced People IDPs in TurkeyMaritime IssuesThe Alliance of Civilizations InitiativeInternational organizations editRepublic of Turkey is a member of 26 international organizations The contact between these organizations and Turkey is maintained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs List of international organizations Name of the international organization Status of Republic of TurkeyAsia Cooperation Dialogue MemberAfrican Union Observer MemberBlack Sea Naval Force MemberCommunity of Latin American and Caribbean States Non member quartet meetings on UN General AssemblyConference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia MemberOrganization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Founding MemberCouncil of Europe MemberD 8 Organization for Economic Cooperation MemberEconomic Cooperation Organization MemberInternational Criminal Court Non member annual meetings attended by Turkish officialsArab League Non member diplomatic relations between Arab League and TurkeyMIKTA MemberNATO MemberOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation MemberOrganization for Security and Co operation in Europe SignatoryOrganisation for Economic Co operation and Development MemberUnion for the Mediterranean MemberUnited Nations MemberUnited Nations Department of Peace Operations MemberComprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization MemberOrganization of Turkic States MemberInternational Organization of Turkic Culture MemberInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas MemberOrganization of American StatesOPECAwards editMain article Distinguished Service Award of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Since 1989 the Ministry awards people and organizations that have demonstrated distinguished services 6 See also edit nbsp Turkey portal nbsp Politics portalList of ministers of foreign affairs of Turkey List of diplomatic missions of Turkey Foreign relations of Turkey Politics of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ottoman Empire References edit https www sbb gov tr wp content uploads 2021 01 2a 2021 Yili Genel Butceli idareler Ekonomik Kod icmali ile 2022 2023 Gider Tahminleri pdf bare URL PDF Brief History of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Rep of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs Retrieved 9 December 2013 Contact Us Ministry of Foreign Affairs Retrieved 26 August 2010 The background of gender equality policies in Turkey PDF United Nations Economic Commission for Europe From Rep of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs Retrieved 8 January 2021 Distinguished Service Award of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs www mfa gov tr Retrieved 14 November 2022 Ambassador level missions overseas are made up of 13 permanent delegates a trade representative and 159 embassies totaling to 172 ambassadors This statistic excludes Turkey s domestic ambassador level posts such as general directors or political advisers External links editOfficial website in English Official website in Turkish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ministry of Foreign Affairs Turkey amp oldid 1203975753, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,