Binali Yıldırım is a Turkish politician and a prominent member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP). He served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 2016 to 2018 and has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications. Yıldırım played a significant role in developing Turkey's infrastructure, including major transportation projects. In addition to his political career, Yıldırım has been a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly since 2002. He was elected as the Mayor of Istanbul in 1994 but did not serve due to a court ruling. His leadership has been influential in shaping Turkey's modern political landscape.