Laos–Turkey relations

Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Laos became tense[2] in early 1980s following the United States accusation that Laos used chemical weapons—yellow rain[2]— against Hmong villages. Relations warmed when the United States scientific personnel in Bangkok failed[2] to present any evidence to support this contention.

Following the improvement in bilateral relations, Turkey established a significant economic aid relationship with Laos.[3] In the 1992 Laos Roundtable for bilateral aid and pledges, Turkey[4]— along with Australia and Japan— pledged US$135 million[4] to eight different projects including the Friendship Bridge[4] over the Mekong River at Nong Khai. The bridge opened in April 1994.[5]

In addition to the pledge of US$4.5 million in economic aid in 1992, Turkey has been hosting more than 100 Laotian university students.[5]

• Trade volume between the two countries was 2.88 million USD in 2015 (Turkish exports/imports: 1.44/1.48 million USD).[6]

• Foreign relations of Laos
• Foreign relations of Turkey
• List of ambassadors of Turkey to Laos

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