Namık Tan

Namık Tan (born 1956 in Mardin, Turkey) was the ambassador of Turkey to the United States. He held that office from February 2010 until May 2014. He was a former ambassador of Turkey to Israel between 2007 and 2009.[1] He also served in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and in senior positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Namık Tan
Turkish Ambassador to United States
In office
25 February 2010 – 31 March 2014
Preceded byNabi Şensoy
Succeeded bySerdar Kılıç
Turkish Ambassador to Israel
In office
22 January 2007 – 23 July 2009
Preceded byFeridun Sinirlioğlu
Succeeded byOğuz Çelikkol
Personal details
Born1956 (age 63–64)
Mardin, Turkey

Early life

Tan's family traces its ancestral roots to Bulgaria, Greece, Ossetia, Syria, and elsewhere. He became interested in diplomacy at a young age. His father was a Turkish administrator and his work required the family to move around frequently. This broad exposure prompted Tan to take the foreign service examination. He studied law but did not become a lawyer.[2]

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See also

References
  1. Biography, Washington Embassy of Turkey. http://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/AmbassadorsBio.aspx.
  2. Tristan Abbey, "A Conversation with Namik Tan," The American Interest (February 13, 2012). http://www.the-american-interest.com/article.cfm?piece=1209
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Nabi Şensoy		 Turkey Ambassador to United States
2010-present		 Succeeded by
Serdar Kiliç
Preceded by
Feridun Sinirlioğlu		 Turkey Ambassador to Israel
2007-2009		 Succeeded by
Ahmet Oğuz Çelikkol


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