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Embassy of Turkey, London

The Embassy of Turkey in London is the diplomatic mission of Turkey in the United Kingdom.[1] There was an embassy of the Ottoman Empire in London dating from 1793; this was suspended in 1914 following the outbreak of the First World War and replaced by the embassy of the new Republic of Turkey in 1924.[2] From 1901-1954 the embassy was located at 69 Portland Place before moving to its current location; however this building was kept and is currently used as the Ambassador's Residence.[3]

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Embassy of Turkey in London
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LocationBelgravia
AddressBelgrave Square
London, SW1
Coordinates51°29′59.5″N 0°9′8.7″W
AmbassadorOsman Koray Ertaş
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The embassy is housed in one of a group of Grade I listed buildings at 38—48 Belgrave Square.[4]

Turkey also maintains a Consulate at Rutland Lodge, Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge.[5]

History of The Mission

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The Ottoman Empire began sending its first resident representatives to Europe at the end of the 18th century in order to be informed about developments in Europe. The first of these ambassadors was Yusuf Agah Efendi, who was appointed to London in 1793. From this date on, there has always been a Turkish diplomatic mission in London. The only exception was the interruption of diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and England in 1914 due to World War I. Following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923, diplomatic relations were revived on September 2, 1924.

The areas of duty of the Embassy are the United Kingdom (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), the Islands of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.

There are two Consulates General (Edinburgh and London) serving under our Embassy in the United Kingdom. In addition, our Honorary Consulate serves in Belfast.

Within our embassy, ​​there are the Armed Forces Attaché, Justice Counselor, Press Counselor, Internal Affairs Counselor and Trade Counselor serving in the same building. In addition, the Religious Services Counselor, Education Counselor, Culture and Promotion Counselor and the Central Bank Representative Office serve in separate buildings. The Labor and Social Security Attaché in the embassy serves in the Consulate General building.

Important Events

  • 1793: The first resident embassy of the Ottoman Empire opens in London
  • 1914: Suspension of relations between the two countries due to World War I
  • 1 August 1950: Turkey applies for membership in NATO, which was headquartered in London at the time
  • 17 February 1959: The plane carrying Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, who was travelling to the United Kingdom for the London Conference, crashes near London
  • 20-24 November 2011: State visits of President Mr. Abdullah Gül to the United Kingdom
  • 26-28 July 2012: Visit of Prime Minister Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the United Kingdom (to attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympic games)
  • December 3-4, 2019: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visits to the United Kingdom (to attend the NATO Summit)

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    Plaque above the entrance
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    Plaque outside the embassy in English and Turkish
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    The embassy
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    The Ambassador's Residence on Portland Place

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