İhsan Sabri Çağlayangil
Turkish lawyer and foreign minister
Born
1908
117 years ago
Died
December 30th, 1993
31 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Served as the 20th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey from 1971 to 1972. Had a significant role in Turkish diplomacy and international relations during his tenure. Contributed to various legal and political reforms in Turkey. Advocated for Turkey's membership in the European Economic Community. Also held the position of Minister of Justice, influencing legal frameworks in the country.
Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Held position of Minister of Justice
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