Belarus–Turkey relations

Turkey was the first country to recognize the independence of Belarus. Diplomatic relations were established on 25 March 1992. Turkey has an embassy in Minsk. Belarus has an embassy in Ankara, a consulate general in Istanbul.

High level visits Guest Host Place of visit Date of visit President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan President Alexander Lukashenko Independence Palace, Minsk November 11, 2016 President Alexander Lukashenko President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Presidential Complex, Ankara April 16, 2019 Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei Independence Palace, Minsk August 27-28, 2019

Economic relations Trade volume between the two countries was US$691 million in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: US$531/160 million).

See also

Foreign relations of Belarus Foreign relations of Turkey

References