Czech Republic–Turkey relations explained
Czech Republic–Turkey relations are foreign relations between Czech Republic and Turkey.
In 1993, Turkey formally recognized both the Slovakia and Czech Republic as separate, sovereign states.[1] Diplomatic relations and the Turkish Embassy in Prague were established on January 4, 1993.[1] Both countries are full members of Council of Europe and of NATO.
History
Relations between Czechoslovakia and Turkey had been excellent until 1948,[2] when relations rapidly deteriorated[2] because of disagreements over the compensation[3] for the nationalization[2] of the property owned by Turkish businesses.
Trade relations were modest but limited because of Turkey's refusal[4] to participate in a trade agreement[3] until the claims[5] of nationalized businesses were settled.
Relations were also tense because of Czechoslovakia's alignment against Israel[6] in the Middle East, which was Turkey’s closest ally[4] in the region.
In 1993, Turkey formally recognized both the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic as separate, sovereign states.[1] Diplomatic relations and the Turkish Embassy in Bratislava were established on January 4, 1993.[1]
Czech Republic and Turkey have strong diplomatic ties and cooperate in the military and law enforcement areas since Czech Republic joined the NATO Alliance.[7]
Presidential visits
Economic relations
- Trade volume between the two countries was US$3.65 billion in 2018 (Turkish exports/imports: 1/2.65 billion USD).[11]
- Over 228 thousand Czech tourists visited Turkey in 2018, an increase by 181% compared to the previous year.[11]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Czech Republic has an embassy in Ankara and an consulate-general in Istanbul.
- Turkey has an embassy in Prague.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Relations between Turkey and Slovakia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- Bradley, J.F.N. Czechoslovakia: A Short History. Edinburgh: University Press, 1971.
- Kosta, Jin. Neue Reformansätze im Wirtschaftssystem der CSSR. (Berichte des Bundesinstituts fur ostwissenschaftliche und internationale Studien, 21-1985.) Cologne: Bundesinstitut fur ostwissenschaftliche und internationale Studien, 1985.
- Lettrich, Jozef. History of Modern Slovakia. Toronto: Slovak Research and Studies Center, 1985.
- Glos, George E. "The Legal System of Czechoslovakia." Pages 83-116 in Kenneth Robert Redden (ed.), Modern Legal Systems Cyclopedia. Buffalo: William S. Hein, 1985.
- Kusin, Vladimir V. " Gorbachev and Eastern Europe," Problems of Communism, 35, January–February 1986, pp. 39-53.
- Web site: Relations between Turkey and Czech Republic. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- Web site: Prezident Havel v Turecku . 11 October 2000 .
- Web site: Státní návštěva prezidenta Turecké republiky v ČR. Prague Castle. cs.
- Web site: Státní návštěva prezidenta v Turecké republice. Prague Castle. cs.
- Web site: Relations between Turkey and Czech Republic. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.