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.

Monégasque-Turkish relations
Map indicating locations of Monaco and Turkey

Monaco
Turkey

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
Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Monaco Prince Albert II Prince's Palace, Monaco March 1-2, 2006[1]
Monaco Prince Albert II Turkey President Ahmet Necdet Sezer 38th Mediterranean Science Commission Congress, Istanbul April 9-13, 2007[1]
Monaco Prince Albert II Turkey President Abdullah Gül 5th World Water Forum, Istanbul March 16-22, 2009[1]
Monaco Prince Albert II Turkey President Abdullah Gül 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]

See also

References
  1. "Relations between Turkey and the Principality of Monaco". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
  2. "Monaco Fact Sheet". U.S. State Department.
  3. "Commercial and Economic Relations between Turkey and Monaco". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
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