An Address by the Ambassador for the Republic of Türkiye

Her Excellency Mrs Omur Unsay, Ambassador for Republic of Türkiye to New Zealand

7.30pm, Thursday 16 May

Wairarapa

Rosewood, 417 Queen Street, Masterton

Since graduating from university in 1994, HE Omur Unsay has held a number of diplomatic positions including periods in Egypt, Russia and Slovenia. From 2010-14 she was a member of Turkey’s permanent delegation to the European Union in Brussels, and between 2019-21 she was the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ minister plenipotentiary for Central Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltics. At the Masterton meeting, the Ambassador will discuss Turkey’s present position and role in Europe and the Middle East.

 Coffee and tea will be available from 7.00pm. A koha from non- members is appreciated.

Contact the Wairarapa branch

RICHARD JACKSON, CHAIR

rtjackson72@gmail.com

Since graduating from university in 1994, HE Omur Unsay has held a number of diplomatic positions including periods in Egypt, Russia and Slovenia. From 2010-14 she was a member of Turkey’s permanent delegation to the European Union in Brussels, and between 2019-21 she was the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ minister plenipotentiary for Central Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltics. At the Masterton meeting, the Ambassador will discuss Turkey’s present position and role in Europe and the Middle East.

 Coffee and tea will be available from 7.00pm. A koha from non- members is appreciated.

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