Hakan Fidan

Hakan Fidan is a Turkish politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since June 2023. Prior to his current role, he served as the director of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) for over a decade, where he played a significant role in shaping Turkey's regional security and intelligence strategy. His career includes service as a non-commissioned officer in the Turkish Land Forces and leadership at the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency. Fidan is widely regarded as a key figure in the administration of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and is often mentioned as a potential successor to the current leadership.