Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı

Statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Embassy of Turkey, Washington, D.C.
Agency overview
Formed2 May 1920; 104 years ago (2 May 1920)
JurisdictionGovernment of Turkey
HeadquartersDr. Sadık Ahmet Cad.
Balgat, Ankara
Annual budget5.786.984.000 (2021)[1]
Minister responsible
Deputy Ministers responsible
Websitewww.mfa.gov.tr
Map of countries with Turkish diplomatic missions
USA-Turkey Joint Press at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkish: Dışişleri Bakanlığı) is the governmental body responsible for conducting foreign relations of the Republic of Turkey. The Ministry is responsible for Turkey's diplomatic missions abroad as well as providing support for Turkish citizens and promoting Turkish culture. The ministry implements Turkish foreign policy in accordance with the country's national interests. Established on 2 May 1920, its primary duties are administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and representing the Republic of Turkey at the United Nations.[2] The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara[3] and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies, permanent representation offices and consulates general, abroad. As of 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains 235 diplomatic posts worldwide. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Hakan Fidan, who has held the position since 3 June 2023.