Belarus–Turkey relations
Appearance
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Diplomatic mission | |
Belarusian Embassy, Ankara | Turkish Embassy, Minsk |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Victor Rybak[1] | Ambassador Mustafa Özcan[2] |
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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[edit]
Guest | Host | Place of visit | Date of visit |
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Independence Palace, Minsk | November 11, 2016[3] |
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Presidential Complex, Ankara | April 16, 2019[3] |
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Independence Palace, Minsk | August 27-28, 2019[3] |
Economic Relations[edit]
Trade volume between the two countries was 691 million USD in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 531/160 million USD).[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Belarusian ambassador presents his credentials to President Erdoğan". Presidency of the Republic of Turkey.
- ^ "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Minsk Büyükelçiliği". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- ^ a b c d e f "Relations between Turkey and Belarus". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.