Belarus–Turkey relations

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Belarus–Turkey relations
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Belarus
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Turkey
Diplomatic mission
Belarusian Embassy, AnkaraTurkish Embassy, Minsk
Envoy
Ambassador Victor Rybak [1] Ambassador Mustafa Özcan [2]
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Embassy of Turkey in Minsk

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]

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High level visits

GuestHostPlace of visitDate of visit
Flag of Turkey.svg President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Flag of Belarus.svg President Alexander Lukashenko Independence Palace, Minsk November 11, 2016 [3]
Flag of Belarus.svg President Alexander Lukashenko Flag of Turkey.svg President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Presidential Complex, Ankara April 16, 2019 [3]
Flag of Turkey.svg Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Flag of Belarus.svg Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei Independence Palace, Minsk August 27-28, 2019 [3]

Economic Relations

Trade volume between the two countries was 691 million USD in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 531/160 million USD). [3]

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References

  1. "Belarusian ambassador presents his credentials to President Erdoğan". Presidency of the Republic of Turkey.
  2. "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Minsk Büyükelçiliği". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Relations between Turkey and Belarus". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.