Sönmez Köksal (born 8 March 1940) is a career Turkish civil servant. He served in a variety of positions largely in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in international organisations representing Turkey, and was Turkey's Ambassador to Iraq (1986–1990). He was head of the National Intelligence Organization (Turkish: Milli İstihbarat Teşkilatı, MİT) from 1992 to 1998, and subsequently Turkey's Ambassador to France (1998–2002).[1][2] Köksal was the first civilian head of the MIT, breaking the tradition of appointing generals.[3]
Sönmez Köksal | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the National Intelligence Organization of Turkey | |
| In office 9 November 1992 – 11 February 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Teoman Koman |
| Succeeded by | Şenkal Atasagun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1940 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | Ankara University |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
References
edit- ^ mit.gov.tr, UNDERSECRETARIES OF THE MIT BIOGRAPHIES: Sönmez KÖKSAL
- ^ kimkimdir.gen.tr, Sönmez Köksal (1940 - .... )
- ^ Lale Kemal, Today's Zaman, 8 April 2010, Turkey searches for new intelligence chief
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