Physically bridging Europe and Asia, Turkey is a secular country that has pursued a Western-oriented foreign policy. To this end, Turkey uses its global diplomatic network—the fourth most extensive—of 246 diplomatic and consular missions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government ministry of the Republic of Turkey, responsible for the nation's foreign policy and international relations. 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. The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies, permanent representation offices and consulates general, abroad.
Hüsrev Gerede was a Turkish diplomat and career officer, who served in the Ottoman Army and the Turkish Army.
Jordan–Turkey relations are the foreign relations between Jordan and Turkey. Both nations share a relatively close relationship due to long historical commons, as both are majority two Sunni Muslim nations and sharing a strong historic tie.
Sıtkı Uğur Ziyal is a Türkish diplomat.
Niger–Turkey relations are the foreign relations between Niger and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Niamey since January 2012 while Niger has an embassy in Ankara since October 2012 and consulates in Istanbul, Bursa and Antalya. 29 international treaties and agreements were signed between the 2 countries since 2012.
Ömer Engin Lütem, was a Turkish writer, diplomat, researcher and lecturer.
Fırat Sunel is a Turkish diplomat who serves as Ambassador to India. He was also the first-ever Turkish Envoy to Eritrea. He is also a published author with three books, one of which was adapted into a TV series.
The Embassy of Turkey in New Delhi, India is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Turkey to India. It is located in Chanakyapuri region of New Delhi.
Ahmet Muhtar Gün is a Turkish diplomat and current permanent representative of Turkey to United Nations Vienna Office.
The Embassy of Turkey in Wellington is the diplomatic mission of Turkey in New Zealand. The embassy is also accredited to Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu.
The Embassy of Turkey in Canberra is the diplomatic mission of Turkey in Australia. Turkey also operates Consulate-Generals in Melbourne and Sydney.
The Embassy of Turkey in Santiago is the diplomatic mission of Turkey to Chile. The incumbent ambassador is Gülcan Akoğuz. The embassy also hosts offices of representatives and attachés from Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Trade and Turkish Armed Forces.
The Embassy of Turkey in Caracas is the diplomatic mission of Turkey to Venezuela. The incumbent ambassador is Şevki Mütevellioğlu. The embassy also hosts the office of Ministry of Trade Attaché. The inaugural ambassador was Taha Carım. The embassy is located on: Calle Kemal Atatürk No: 6 Quinta Turquesa, Valle Arriba, 1061.
The Embassy of Turkey in Quito is the diplomatic mission of Turkey to Ecuador. The embassy also runs a trade and commerce office apart from their conventional diplomatic functions. The incumbent ambassador is Hatice Oya Tunga Çağlı. The embassy opened on 8 February 2012 by the inaugural ambassador Nuri Kaya Bakkalbaşı. After the completion of Bakkalbaşı's term, Korkut Güngen replaced him and run the embassy until December of 2017 when the incumbent ambassador Çağlı took office. The embassy is located on: Avenida Portugal E12-33 y Francisco Casanova Esquina, Quito.
