List of ambassadors of Turkey to OSCE

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The list of ambassadors of Turkey to the OSCE comprises diplomats responsible for representing Turkey's interests within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Turkey has been an active member of the OSCE since its inception, with its ambassadors playing a key role in fostering dialogue, security, and cooperation in the region. [1]

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List of ambassadors

#AmbassadorTerm startTerm endRef.
1 Ali Hikmet Alp 1 January 19891 January 1996 [2]
2 Yalım Eralp 1 January 19961 January 2000 [3]
3 Ömür Orhun 1 January 20001 January 2004 [4]
4 Yusuf Buluç 1 January 20041 January 2009 [5]
5 Mustafa Naci Sarıbaş 1 January 200915 June 2011 [6]
6 Tacan İldem 15 June 201118 February 2016 [7]
7 Rauf Engin Soysal 31 October 201628 February 2021 [8]
8 Hatun Demirer 8 March 2021Present [9]

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