Drawing strength from strong historical, cultural and social ties between the two respective nations dating back many centuries, Türkiye and Palestine have strong and multi-dimensional relations.

Having maintained official relations with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since 1975, Türkiye was among the first countries to recognize the State of Palestine on the same day of its declaration in exile on 15 November 1988.

Türkiye supports the international efforts aimed at achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through negotiations and based on established UN parameters for a two-state solution. In this context, it backs the establishment of an independent, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem its capital.

Türkiye has been exerting every effort to further enhance and diversify the already excellent relations with the State of Palestine in many fields. Bilateral relations with Palestine are comprehensively addressed through high-level mutual visits and meetings of the Joint Committee established between the two countries. The first meeting of the Türkiye-Palestine Joint Committee, co-chaired by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, was held in Ankara on 25 October 2018, while the second meeting was convened in Ramallah on 24 May 2022.

Türkiye is currently the top provider of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which is faced with a severe humanitarian crisis.