Burundi–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between Burundi and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Bujumbura since December 2018, and Burundi's Embassy in Ankara opened in June 2014.[1]
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History
editThe relationship between Turkey and Burundi has been very limited until 2000. Turkey has been an importer of Burundi's coffee and has offered some international aid and assistance.[2]
During the Cold War, and especially in the 1960s, relations between Turkey and Burundi cooled because of the latter's relationship with communist China. However, this was very short-lived and relations improved later.[3] Relations soured[3] following the 1972 massacre.[4] In 2000, relations became closer when Turkish diplomatic corps strongly supported Arusha Accords.[5]
Economic relations
editTrade volume between the two countries was 3.1 million USD in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 2.6/0.5 million USD).[6]
List of ambassadors to Burundi
edit| Ambassador | Term start | Term end | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serap Ataay | 21 December 2018 | 31 July 2022 | [7] |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Relations between Turkey and Burundi". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, one country is a developing country. While Burundi is a least-developed country.
- ^ Gildea, R. Y., and A. Taylor. “Rwanda and Burundi.” Focus 13, no. 6 (February 1993).
- ^ a b “L’Engrenage de la Violence au Burundi.” Revue Française d’Études Politiques Africaines 9 (July 1973): pp. 48–69.
- ^ Morris, Roger, et al. Passing By: The United States and the Genocide in Burundi, 1972. Washington, D.C.: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1993.
- ^ Mpozagara, Gabriel. La République du Burundi. Paris: Éditions Berger-Levrault, 2009.
- ^ "Relations between Turkey and Burundi". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- ^ Sherazi, Ali Aqdas (2021-09-23). "President of Burundi called on Turkish President". The Diplomatic Insight. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
