Tansu Çiller
Turkish politician and Prime Minister
Born
May 24th, 1946
78 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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