Abdullah Eren (born 1984 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish bureaucrat currently serving as the President of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)[1]. He has held this position since his initial appointment in 2018 and was reappointed to the role in August 2023.

Early Life and Education

Eren graduated from the Sociology Department of Boğaziçi Üniversitesi. He completed her master’s degree in diplomacy at the University of Westminster in London. Abdullah Eren began his career in the private sector, holding various senior management positions before transitioning to public service. He served as the Deputy Chief of Cabinet for the Turkish Prime Minister and later as an advisor to the President of Turkey.

Career

In 2018, Eren was appointed President of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)[2], an organization responsible for maintaining and enhancing Turkey's relations with the Turkish diaspora and related communities globally[3]. His tenure has seen numerous initiatives to strengthen ties with Turkish communities abroad, including educational support, cultural promotion, and political advocacy. Under his leadership, YTB has been involved in organizing Turkish language programs and diaspora outreach events in multiple countries[4], notably in Europe and the United States[5] .

Eren was reappointed as YTB President in August 2023 by presidential decree[6], underscoring the government's confidence in his leadership. His tenure has included hosting events such as the Türkiye Alumni Forum and supporting scientific research on diaspora communities [7].

Personal Life

Eren is married and has two children. He is fluent in English and has been actively involved in civic organizations related to the Balkans, reflecting his Turkish heritage from Western Thrace[8].

References

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  1. ^ "YTB başkanlığına yeniden Abdullah Eren atandı". www.trthaber.com (in Turkish). 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  2. ^ We Will Continue to Support Our Citizens. Retrieved 2024-10-24 – via www.ytb.gov.tr.
  3. ^ YTB'ye Tarihi Ziyaret: Osmanlı Torunu Mehmed Ali Bey'in Oğlu Türkiye'ye Ziyaret Düzenledi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-10-24 – via ytb.gov.tr.
  4. ^ "Mr. Abdullah Eren, Head of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary General of the Turkic Council Ambassador Baghdad Amreyev. | News". Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  5. ^ YTB Carries on Holding Events in 2023 All Around the World. Retrieved 2024-10-24 – via www.ytb.gov.tr.
  6. ^ "YTB başkanlığına yeniden Abdullah Eren atandı". www.trthaber.com (in Turkish). 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  7. ^ "YTB President Eren receives members of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board". www.milletnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  8. ^ Şafak, Yeni. "Abdullah Eren kimdir? Abdullah Eren nereli kaç yaşında, hangi görevlerde bulundu? | Son Dakika Haberleri". Yeni Şafak (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-10-24.