Türkiye is paying tribute to its Ambassador to South Sudan, Metin Ergin, who passed away on Monday at the age of 59.

"I offer my condolences to his esteemed family, loved ones and our community, and pray that God grants His mercy to Ambassador Ergin, who served our country with dedication for 35 years," Türkiye's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan said in a statement on Tuesday.

Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also offered its condolences following the passing of the diplomat.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on 2 November 2026 of our esteemed colleague Metin Ergin (1967, Istanbul), who has served in our Ministry since 1992 and represented our State as Consul General in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Antwerp, Belgium, and as Ambassador in South Sudan," the ministry said in a statement.

"He will be laid to rest at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery in Istanbul following Friday prayers on 6 November 2026. May he rest in peace, and we extend our condolences to his bereaved family," it added.