Tansu Çiller

Turkish politician and Prime Minister

Tansu Çiller - Turkish politician and Prime Minister
Born

May 24th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Born in 1946, this individual served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 1993 to 1996. A member of the True Path Party, focused on economic reforms and Turkey's integration into the European Union. Involved in various governmental roles, including Minister of Foreign Affairs. Played a significant part in Turkish politics during the 1990s.

Served as the first female Prime Minister of Turkey

Held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs

Implemented economic reforms during her tenure

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