İhsan Sabri Çağlayangil

Turkish lawyer and foreign minister

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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