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Erdogan appoints new cabinet members following inauguration

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 4 Jun 2023 00:05
2 Min Read

Since July 2018, Yasar Guler has assumed the role of Chief of the General Staff.

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  • Erdogan appoints intelligence chief as Turkey's Foreign Minister
    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, stands with the new cabinet members during the inauguration ceremony at the presidential complex in Ankara, Turkey, Saturday, June 3, 2023 (AP Photo/Ali Unal)

On the occasion of the unveiling of the new ministerial cabinet, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed General Yasar Guler as the country's defense minister.

Since July 2018, Yasar Guler has assumed the role of Chief of the General Staff. His appointment comes shortly after Erdogan was sworn in as the country's president for a third term, making him Turkey's longest-ever serving leader. 

The new cabinet also includes Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek who previously also held this post, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who occupied the position of Director of the National Intelligence Organization, and who made important contributions in advancing peace efforts to mend Ankara-Damascus relations, and Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, who succeeded Fatih Donmez.  

As for the role of Vice President, Cevdet Yilmaz was appointed.

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— TRT World (@trtworld) June 3, 2023

Earlier today, Erdogan was sworn in as Turkey's President at the parliament in Ankara where he delivered his oath to the Turkish people. 

"As president, I swear upon my honor and integrity, before the great Turkish nation ... to work with all my power to protect the existence and independence of the state ... and to fulfill my duty impartially," Erdogan said before lawmakers in parliament.

He also vowed not to lead the nation astray from the rule of law and safeguard the secular principles of the republic.

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