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Kaya Erdem
Minister of Finance
In office
20 September 1980 – 14 July 1982
Prime Minister Bülend Ulusu
Preceded by İsmet Sezgin
Succeeded by Adnan Başer Kafaoğlu
16th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly
In office
21 November 1989 – 20 October 1991
President Turgut Özal
Preceded by Yıldırım Akbulut
Succeeded by Hüsamettin Cindoruk
Personal details
Born (1928-09-10) 10 September 1928 (age 96)
Karabük, Turkey
Political party ANAP

İsmet Kaya Erdem was born on September 10, 1928, in Karabük, Turkey. He is an important Turkish politician. He held two very significant jobs in the Turkish government. He was the Minister of Finance and later the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly.

Who is İsmet Kaya Erdem?

İsmet Kaya Erdem has had a long career in Turkish politics. He was born in 1928, which means he has seen many changes in Turkey. His work involved managing the country's money and leading its parliament.

Role as Minister of Finance

From September 20, 1980, to July 14, 1982, İsmet Kaya Erdem served as the Minister of Finance. This job is like being the chief money manager for the entire country.

What does a Finance Minister do?

The Minister of Finance is in charge of how the government collects and spends money. They create the national budget. They also manage taxes and make sure the country's economy is stable. It's a very important role for a country's well-being.

Role as Speaker of the Grand National Assembly

Later in his career, İsmet Kaya Erdem became the 16th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly. He held this position from November 21, 1989, to October 20, 1991. The Grand National Assembly is Turkey's parliament, where laws are made.

What does the Speaker of Parliament do?

The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly is like the leader of the parliament. They make sure meetings run smoothly. They also oversee debates and ensure that rules are followed. It's a key role in the country's law-making process.

Political Party

İsmet Kaya Erdem was a member of the Motherland Party, also known as ANAP. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run.

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