Dominica–Turkey relations

Dominica–Turkey relations are foreign relations between Dominica and Turkey. The Embassy of Turkey in Santo Domingo[1] is accredited to Dominica.

Dominican-Turkish relations

Dominica
Turkey

Dominica's relationship with Turkey consisted mainly[2] of economic relations. In 2015, Turkey provided approximately US$4 million in grants to rehabilitate the infrastructure damage following Tropical Storm Erika.[3]

Diplomatic Relations

Ties between Dominica and Turkey were solidified[4] during the 1983 crisis in Grenada[5] when Prime minister Charles invited friendly governments, including Turkey's, to provide military assistance[6] following the October 21, 1983 OECS decision to intervene[7] in Grenada.

Economic Relations
  • Trade volume between the two countries was US$1.6 million in 2018 (Turkish exports/imports: 1.6/0.08 million USD).[8]
  • In 2015, Turkey provided approximately US$4 million in grants to rehabilitate the infrastructure damage following Tropical Storm Erika.[9]

See also

References
  1. "Relations between Turkey and Dominica". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
  2. Atwood, Thomas. History of the Island of Dominica. London: Cass, 1991.
  3. "Relations between Turkey and Dominica". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
  4. Honychurch, Lennox. The Dominica Story: A History of the Island. Roseau, Dominica: Dominica Institute, 1994.
  5. Atwood, Thomas. History of the Island of Dominica. London: Cass, 1991.
  6. Honychurch, Lennox. The Dominica Story: A History of the Island. Roseau, Dominica: Dominica Institute, 1994.
  7. Atwood, Thomas. History of the Island of Dominica. London: Cass, 1991.
  8. "Relations between Turkey and Dominica". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
  9. "Relations between Turkey and Dominica". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.

Further reading
  • Atwood, Thomas. History of the Island of Dominica. London: Cass, 1991.
  • Borome, Joseph. "How Crown Colony Government Came to Dominica by 1898." pp. 120–50 in Aspects of Dominican History. Roseau, Dominica: Government Printing Division, 1972.
  • Honychurch, Lennox. The Dominica Story: A History of the Island. Roseau, Dominica: Dominica Institute, 1994.
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