Monaco–Turkey relations
Turkey and Monaco established diplomatic relations in 1954[1] and since then have enjoyed excellent relations, which both countries seek to maintain and strengthen.
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Historical Relations
Historically, Monaco’s foreign relations with Turkey were limited due to the Franco-Monégasque Treaty, which required[2] Monaco to refrain from conducting a foreign policy in exchange for France’s defense of Monégasque independence and sovereignty.[1]
In 2005, Monaco renegotiated the 1918 Franco-Monégasque Treaty to allow full direct diplomatic relations between Monaco and other countries.[2] Taking advantage of the updated treaty, in 2006, Turkey and Monaco established full diplomatic relations.[1]
The Turkish consulate-general in Marseille is accredited to Monaco since September 16, 2008 and handles most diplomatic and working-level contacts with Monaco.[1]
Presidential Visits
Guest | Host | Place of visit | Date of visit |
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Prince’s Palace, Monaco | March 1-2, 2006[1] | ||
38th Mediterranean Science Commission Congress, Istanbul | April 9-13, 2007[1] | ||
5th World Water Forum, Istanbul | March 16-22, 2009[1] | ||
Çankaya Köşkü, Ankara | November 5-7, 2012[1] | ||
Trade Relations
- Trade volume between the two countries was 12.8 million EUR in 2015 (Turkish exports/imports: 6.9/5.9 million EUR).[3]
References
- "Relations between Turkey and the Principality of Monaco". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- "Monaco Fact Sheet". U.S. State Department.
- "Commercial and Economic Relations between Turkey and Monaco". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.