Melih Gökçek
Turkish politician and mayor of Ankara
Born
October 20th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Served as the Mayor of Ankara from 1994 to 2017. During tenure, implemented significant urban development projects and infrastructure improvements. Advocated for policies during his time in office, often aligning with national political agendas. Participated in the Turkish political scene for several decades, contributing to local governance and municipal affairs.
Served as Mayor of Ankara for 23 years
Oversaw large-scale infrastructure projects
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