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Minister of European Union Affairs
In office 24 May 2016 – 9 July 2018
Prime Minister	Binali Yıldırım
Preceded by	Volkan Bozkır
Succeeded by	office abolished
Chief Negotiator for Turkish Accession to the European Union
In office 24 May 2016 – 9 May 2018
Prime Minister	Binali Yıldırım
Preceded by	Volkan Bozkır
Succeeded by	office abolished
Minister of Culture and Tourism
In office 24 January 2013 – 28 August 2015
Prime Minister	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Ahmet Davutoğlu
Preceded by	Ertuğrul Günay
Succeeded by	Yalçın Topçu
Member of the Grand National Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 2 June 2023
Constituency	Adana (2023)
In office 1 November 2015 – 24 June 2018
Constituency	Adana (Nov 2015)
In office 3 November 2002 – 7 June 2015
Constituency	Adana (2002, 2007, 2011)
Personal details
Born	(1968-06-15) 15 June 1968 (age 57) Adana, Turkey
Political party	Justice and Development Party (AKP)
Alma mater	Gazi University
Profession	Journalist, politician

Ömer Çelik, born on June 15, 1968, is a well-known Turkish journalist and politician. He served as the Minister of Culture and Tourism from January 2013 to August 2015. Later, from 2016 to 2018, he was the Minister of European Union Affairs. He also worked as the main negotiator for Turkey to join the European Union during that time.

Early Life and Education

Ömer Çelik was born in Adana, Turkey, on June 15, 1968. He studied at Gazi University, where he earned a degree in economics. He also completed a master's degree in political science there. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a journalist and studied politics. He later joined the Justice and Development Party (AKP). He became an important advisor to the party's leader.

Political Career

Ömer Çelik was elected to the Turkish Parliament as a representative for Adana. He served three terms in a row, starting in 2002, then 2007, and again in 2011. Since 2010, he has been a Deputy Chairman for Foreign Affairs in his party. He also leads the group that works on friendly relations between the Turkish and United States parliaments.

Minister of Culture and Tourism

On January 24, 2013, Ömer Çelik became the Minister of Culture and Tourism. He took over this role from Ertuğrul Günay. He served in this position until August 28, 2015.

Minister of European Union Affairs

From May 24, 2016, to July 9, 2018, Ömer Çelik served as the Minister of European Union Affairs. During this time, he was also the Chief Negotiator for Turkey's efforts to join the European Union.

Personal Life

Ömer Çelik is single.