Pragmatic negotiator

By Güldener Sonumut - 29.10.2009 / 06:00 CET

The interpreter who became Turkey's voice in the EU.

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Curriculum Vitae

1970: Born, Bingöl
1993: Degree in human-resources management, Baruch College, City University of New York
1995: Established translation and interpreting bureau (Turkish Link) in New York 1996: Master's in public administration, Baruch College, City University of New York
1996-2002: President, Federation of Turkish American Associations in New York
2002-: Member of the Turkish parliament
2002-09: Foreign policy adviser to Recep Tayyip Erdogan
2002-09: Responsible for the Justice and Development Party's international relations and diplomacy
2009-: Minister for EU affairs and chief negotiator in accession talks