Necmettin Sadak
Turkish politician and foreign minister
Born
1890
136 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Served as the 10th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey from 1946 to 1948. Participated in post-World War II diplomatic efforts, impacting Turkey's foreign relationships. Contributed to the establishment of Turkey's foreign policy during a pivotal time in history. Engaged in political activities and publishing, influencing public discourse during his career.
Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Influenced Turkey's post-war foreign policy
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