Turkey spy agency MIT gets new chief Ibrahim Kalin, as predecessor Hakan Fidan becomes Foreign Minister

Before his new appointment, Kalin had served as Türkiye's presidential spokesperson since 2014 and President Erdogan's chief adviser since 2018.

Kalin (L) and Hakan Fidan (R)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed Ibrahim Kalin head of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), the country's Communications Directorate announced.

Before his new appointment on Monday, Kalin had served as Türkiye’s presidential spokesperson since 2014.