Political Relations
After Czechoslovakia peacefully dissolved into its constituent states,
Türkiye recognized the Czech Republic, which was established on 1 January
1993, on the same day.
The last official visits at the presidential level were made to Czechia in
2009 and to Türkiye in 2012.
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky visited Türkiye on 25 June 2024. Former
Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu paid an official visit to Czechia on 10-11 June
2022.
Economic Relations
|
Years
|
Export
|
Import
|
Balance
|
Volume
|
|
2020
|
1.128
|
2.746
|
-1.618
|
3.874
|
|
2021
|
1.650
|
2.714
|
-1.064
|
4.363
|
|
2022
|
1.906
|
2.895
|
-989
|
4.801
|
|
2023
|
1.940
|
3.825
|
-1.885
|
5.765
|
Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (million Dolar)
Main export items Jewellery,parts and accessories for motor vehicles,
rods and profiles made of aluminum, clothing
Main import items
Automobiles, machinery,
mechanical devices and tools, parts and accessories for motor vehicles,
electrical devices, monitors and projectors, office machines and automated
data processing machines
The 7th session of the Türkiye-Czechia Joint Economic Commission was held
in Prague on 17 October 2019.
The Joint Committee on Economy and Trade (JETCO) meeting was held on 21 May
2024 in Prague.
Direct investments from Czechia to Türkiye during 2002-2024 June have
amounted to 710 million Dollars.
Direct investments from Türkiye to Czechia during 2002-2024 June have
amounted to 45 million Dollars.
In 2023, almost 385 thousand Czech tourists visited Türkiye.
Cultural, Educational and Consular Relations
A Turcology Department offering education at undergraduate, graduate and
doctorate levels, started its operations in 2008 at Prague Charles
University, one of the oldest universities in the Czech Republic and Europe.
Under Erasmus+ program, in the period 2014-2024 July, 6,827 Turkish
students studied in Czechia and 1.204 Czech students studied in Türkiye.
Approximately 6.500 Turkish citizens are currently residing in the Czech
Republic.