Mevlut Cavusoglu vs Wen Jiabao

Cavusoglu was appointed Foreign Minister of Turkey on August 29, 2014, serving under President Erdogan. He became one of the longest-serving foreign ministers in Turkish history, overseeing foreign policy during a period of regional turmoil.

During the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, Cavusoglu was in New York. He coordinated diplomatic efforts to condemn the coup, secured international support for the Turkish government, and later oversaw a purge of foreign ministry personnel linked to the Gulen movement.

Cavusoglu played a key role in Turkish foreign policy regarding the Syrian civil war, including the Euphrates Shield operation (2016) and the Idlib ceasefire agreements. He negotiated with Russia and Iran under the Astana process, shaping Turkey's military involvement.

Cavusoglu led Turkey's assertive stance in the Eastern Mediterranean, including disputes over maritime boundaries and energy resources with Greece and Cyprus. He oversaw the deployment of research vessels and diplomatic confrontations with the EU and NATO allies.

Wen Jiabao succeeded Zhu Rongji as Premier, continuing market reforms while emphasizing social welfare. He focused on reducing rural poverty and improving healthcare and education.

Wen Jiabao led China's response to the SARS epidemic, implementing quarantine measures and improving transparency. The crisis was contained within months, though initial delays were criticized.

Wen Jiabao's government abolished the agricultural tax, a levy that had burdened farmers for centuries. This reform reduced rural poverty and increased agricultural productivity.

In response to the global financial crisis, Wen Jiabao announced a 4 trillion yuan stimulus package focused on infrastructure, social welfare, and tax cuts. This helped China maintain high growth rates.

Wen Jiabao stepped down as Premier after two terms, retiring from public life. He was succeeded by Li Keqiang, and his policies of social welfare expansion continued.