ANKARA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye set up a new directorate for diplomatic security within the Foreign Ministry, according to a presidential decree published on Sunday.
The ministry has established the "General Directorate of Diplomatic Security" to enhance the physical and intelligence security of both its central offices and overseas missions, according to the presidential decree published in the Official Gazette.
The new general directorate will not only focus on physical security but also ensure cybersecurity, document, and information security at the ministry's headquarters and foreign posts.
It will monitor threats, such as terrorist activities and other risks, and take necessary precautions to safeguard ministry personnel and missions.
Additionally, the directorate will ensure the ongoing reliability of ministry personnel by coordinating security investigations with relevant institutions.
One of the key responsibilities of the directorate will be to organize protection measures for foreign delegations and individuals visiting the ministry, as well as other persons deemed necessary for protection by the foreign minister, according to the decree. ■
