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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 was born on June 15, 1968. He is a Turkish journalist and a well-known politician. He has held several important roles in the Turkish government. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Minister of Culture and Tourism. Later, from 2016 to 2018, he became the Minister of European Union Affairs. During this time, he was also the Chief Negotiator for Turkish Accession to the European Union. This meant he led talks about Turkey joining the European Union.

Early Life and Education

Ömer Çelik was born in Adana, Turkey. His parents are Ziya and Dudu Çelik. He went to Gazi University and studied economics and administrative sciences. After finishing his first degree, he continued his studies. He earned a master's degree in political science from the same university.

Before starting his political career, Ömer Çelik worked as a journalist. He also used his knowledge as a political scientist. He later joined the Justice and Development Party (AKP). He became an important advisor to the party's leader.

A Career in Politics

Ömer Çelik began his political journey by being elected to the Turkish Parliament. He represented the city of Adana. He was elected three times in a row. These elections were in 2002, 2007, and 2011. Since 2010, he has also served as the Deputy Chairman. In this role, he was in charge of foreign affairs for his party. He also led the Friendship Group for relations between Turkey and the United States.

On January 24, 2013, Ömer Çelik was given a new important job. He was appointed as the Minister of Culture and Tourism. He took over this role from Ertuğrul Günay. This appointment was made by the Prime Minister at the time, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Personal Life

Ömer Çelik is single.