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“Farewell to Kemal Derviş: Iconic Figure Laid to Rest in the USA”

Former Turkish Minister Kemal Derviş was laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by his family, relatives, and Turkey’s Ambassador to Washington, Hasan Murat Mercan. According to his will, the funeral was held with limited participation, and the family requested the press not to view the funeral. The funeral marks the end of an era for Turkey, where Derviş played a significant role in steering the country towards modernization and economic reforms during his stint as the Minister of Economic Affairs in the early 2000s. His contributions to Turkey’s economic development will always be remembered.