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Abdullah Gül is a Turkish politician and diplomat who served as the country's 11th president from 2007 to 2014. Before becoming president, he was a member of the Justice and Development Party and held the offices of prime minister in 2002 and foreign minister from 2003 to 2007. His presidency included a period of political debate over Turkey's constitutional system and relations with Europe.
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When was Abdullah Gül president of Turkey?
Abdullah Gül served as Turkey's 11th president from 2007 to 2014. He was succeeded by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in 2014.
What political party was Abdullah Gül associated with?
Gül was a leading figure in Turkey's Justice and Development Party, commonly called the AK Party or AKP. He held senior government roles before becoming president.
Was Abdullah Gül ever prime minister of Turkey?
Yes. He served as prime minister in 2002 before moving into the foreign minister role. His premiership came during the early period of the AK Party government.
When was Abdullah Gül Turkey's foreign minister?
He served as foreign minister from 2003 to 2007, before his election as president. The role made him a central figure in Turkey's diplomacy during that period.
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