University of Economics in Bratislava
DIPLOMACY IN PRACTICE
H.E. Mrs. Lebibe Gülhan Ulutekin
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
History of Turkey
Ancient times
- a lot of important empires (the Hittite Empire, the Macedonian Empire, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine
Empire, the Mongol Empire)
Medieval history
- the migration of Turkic tribes towards Anatolia
The Seljuk Empire and the Ottoman Empire
- was created in 11th century, medieval empire that controlled huge area stretching from Hindu Kush to
Anatolia based on Turko-Persian tradition
After the collapse of Seljuk Empire, its successor the Ottoman Empire became one of the most important
empires in the whole history. The Ottomans conquered Constantinople and took over Byzantine Empire
under the rule of Mehmed II.
They were at odds with the Holy Roman Empire, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Persia nad Portugal.
Later on, it entered the WWI. on the side of Central Powers.
Declaration of Turkey
Following the WWI, in this area the civil war broke out between the republicans led by Mustafa Kemal
Ataturk and monarchists. His activities led to the international recognition of the sovereignty of the newly
formed Republic of Turkey as the successor state of the Ottoman Empire. The republic was officially
proclaimed in 1923 with new capital of Ankara.
Modern history of Turkey after WWII
In WWII, Turkey remained neutral country. Following WWII, Turkey joined the Marshall plan and de facto
became the western-oriented country. In 1952 acceded to NATO and was involved in the conflict in
Cyprus since the 1970‘s. After liberalization of economy in the 1980‘s, it has spotted stronger economic
growth and political stability. It is a candidate state for joining the EU.
Economy of Turkey
Currency: Turkish Lira (₺) (TRY)
Trade organizations: G-20 major economies, OECD, EU Customs Union,
WTO, ECO, BSEC
One of the largest upper middle-income partners of the World Bank Group
(WBG).
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $ 799.54 billion, Turkey is the 17th largest
economy in the world.
Per capita income in the country has nearly tripled to over $10,500.
*Turkey’s agriculture sectors
Turkey's largely free-market
economy is increasingly
driven by its industry
and service sectors,
although its traditional
agriculture sector still
accounts for about 25%
of employment.
An aggressive privatization program has reduced state involvement in
basic industry, banking, transport, and communication.
The Turkish economy retains significant
weaknesses:
Turkey's relatively high current account
deficit, uncertain commitment to
structural reform, and turmoil within
Turkey's neighborhood leave the
economy vulnerable to destabilizing
shifts in investor confidence. Turkey
also remains overly dependent on
often volatile, short-term investment to
finance its large current account
deficit.
Political Situation in Turkey
Head of State - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Main membership in international organizations
Main Political Aim
Interesting places in Turkey
Ephesus
Pamukkale
Mount
Nemrut
Cappadocia
Interesting facts about Turkey
H.E. Mrs. Lebibe Gülhan ULUTEKIN
FACTFILE
Place and date of birth: Ankara, 14.01.1966
Educational background: Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences
Languages: English, German, French, Croatian
1987-1988
Atta hé, Perso
el Depart e t, Mi istry of Foreig Affairs
1988-1990
Atta hé, Depart e t of Multilateral Cultural Affairs
1990-1990
Atta hé, Turkish E
1990-1993
Atta hé, Vi e-Consul, Turkish Consulate General in Leipzig
1993-1995
Third Secretary, Second Secretary, Turkish Embassy in Zagreb
1995-1996
Second Secretary, Department of Balkan Countries
1996-1997
Second Secretary, First Secretary, Turkish Embassy in Sarajevo
assy i Easter Berli
H.E. Mrs. Lebibe Gülhan ULUTEKIN
1997-2000 First Secretary, Turkish Permanent Mission to the NATO
2000-2001 First Secretary, Head of Section, Department of the NATO
2001-2002 Head of Section, Department of the NATO Euro-Atlantic Security
2002-2006 First Counsellor, Turkish Embassy in Budapest
2006-2011 Head of Department, Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Director General of the NATO
Dec.2011- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to the Slovak Republic
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