Şükrü Kaya

Turkish jurist and politician

Şükrü Kaya - Turkish jurist and politician
Born

1883
142 years ago

Died

January 10th, 1959
66 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Served as the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, participating in critical diplomatic negotiations during the early republican period. Played an instrumental role in shaping Turkey's foreign policy. Contributed to the establishment of modern legal frameworks in the country. Actively engaged in various international conferences and sought to promote Turkey's position on the global stage.

Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs

Influenced Turkish foreign policy

Participated in international conferences

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