Belarus–Turkey relations
Belarus |
Turkey |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Belarusian Embassy, Ankara | Turkish Embassy, Minsk |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Anatoly Glaz[1] | Ambassador Güçlü Cem Işık[2] |
Turkey was the first country to recognize the independence of Belarus. Diplomatic relations were established on 25 March 1992.[3] Turkey has an embassy in Minsk. Belarus has an embassy in Ankara, a consulate general in Istanbul.[3]
High level visits
| Guest | Host | Place of visit | Date of visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | President Alexander Lukashenko | Independence Palace, Minsk | November 11, 2016[3] |
| President Alexander Lukashenko | President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Presidential Complex, Ankara | April 16, 2019[3] |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu | Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei | Independence Palace, Minsk | August 27-28, 2019[3] |
Economic relations
Trade volume between the two countries was US$691 million in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: US$531/160 million).[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Глаза назначили послом в Турции. Богданова — в Казахстан". Reform.news (in Russian).
- ^ "Ambassador's Biography". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- ^ a b c d e f "Relations between Turkey and Belarus". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.