Bakanlar

Bakanlar is the Turkish term for government ministers. It refers to the individuals who head the executive ministries and, collectively, to the cabinet known as the Bakanlar Kurulu (Council of Ministers). The ministers are responsible for specific policy areas such as foreign affairs, defense, finance, education, health, and interior, among others. They propose legislation and policy, draft regulations, and supervise the work of their ministries. The cabinet sets government priorities and coordinates policy across ministries.

In the Turkish political system, ministers are appointed by the President and serve at the President's pleasure. They may be chosen from among members of the Grand National Assembly or from outside parliament. Ministers are expected to conduct their duties in accordance with the constitution and laws, provide accountability for their portfolios, and present budgets and policy plans to the parliament as required.

The term Bakanlar is also used in broader contexts within Turkish-speaking regions to refer to ministers in various states influenced by Turkish political terminology. In modern Turkey, it most commonly denotes the members of the national cabinet who head the ministries and collectively form the core of the executive government.