Can Dizdar
# Can Dizdar

Can Dizdar is a Turkish diplomat.

## Education

Dizdar received his B.A. in political science from Ankara University, Turkey, in 1989, and his M.A. at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, in 1994. He also attended the Royal College of Defense Studies, in London, in 2004.

## Career

After joining the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dizdar served abroad at the Turkish Embassies in Helsinki (1995–1997), Abu Dhabi (1997–1999), London (2001–2005), and at the Turkish Permanent Mission to the UN in New York (2007–2010). Subsequently, Dizdar worked at the UN Department of Political Affairs in New York City, as a Senior Political Officer (2010–2011).

At the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Ankara, Dizdar worked at the EU and Cyprus Departments, served as the Head of Department at the Policy Planning Division (2005–2007), Deputy Director General for the Middle East (2011–2014) and Director General for the Middle East (2014–2016).

Between 2016 and 2021, Dizdar served as the Turkish Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

## Personal life

Can Dizdar is married to Demet Dizdar with a son.

