Republic of the Congo–Turkey relations explained

Republic of the Congo–Turkey relations are foreign relations between the Republic of the Congo and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Brazzaville since 2014. Congo opened an embassy in Ankara in 2013.^[1]

Diplomatic Relations

Following independence, Turkey was one of the first to establish diplomatic relations with Congo.^[2] Turkey, through mainly TIKA launched many programs, worth US$ 57 million in economic aid during the next 30 years.

Following the visit by President Denis Sassou Nguesso, bilateral relations became much closer.^[3]

Economic Relations

• Trade volume between the two countries was 57.25 million USD in 2018 (Turkish exports/imports: 55.79/1.47 million USD).
• There are direct flights from Istanbul to Point-Noire since July 30, 2019.

Educational Relations

• Turkish Maarif Foundation runs schools in Congo.

See also

• Foreign relations of the Republic of the Congo
• Foreign relations of Turkey

Notes and References

1. Web site: Relations between Turkey and the Republic of the Congo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
2. Mabiala Mantuba-Ngoma, P. “La nouvelle histoire du Congo. Mélanges eurafricains offerts à Frans Bontinck, C.I.C.M.” Cahiers Africains 65–66–67 (2004), pp. 1–365.
3. Gondala, C. D. The History of Congo. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2018.