Ambassador of Turkey to Afghanistan | |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
Style | Mister or Madam Ambassador (informal) His or Her Excellency (diplomatic) |
Appointer | President of Turkey |
Term length | No fixed term |
Formation | 1 August 1920 |
First holder | Abdurrahman Bey (as Representative) |
Website | kabil |
Turkeyportal |
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