Şükrü Kaya
Turkish jurist and politician
Born
1883
142 years ago
Died
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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