Political Relations

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Czechoslovakia in 1924, Türkiye-Czech Republic relations have always been friendly with the exception of the cessation of diplomatic relations from 1939 to 1945, during German occupation of Czechoslovakia followed by the stagnant period during the Cold War era.

There has been a steady improvement in bilateral relations since 1989, following Czechoslovakia’s successful democratic transition. 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 May 2009 and to Türkiye in February 2012. The visit of Former Prime Minister Andrej Babišt to Türkiye on 2-4 September 2019 was the last official visit at this level.

Former Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek visited Türkiye on 13 December 2016. Minister Çavuşoğlu paid an official visit to Czechia on 10-11 June 2022. This was the first visit to Czechia after 13 years at the foreign ministerial level.

Economic Relations

Source: T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı (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

Our joint target for bilateral trade volume with Czechia has been set at 5 billion dollars. Bilateral trade volume reached 4.35 billion dollars in 2021. In the first 10 months of 2022, this figure was recorded as 3.91 million dollars.

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) between Türkiye and the Czech Republic was established with the declaration signed on 17 June 2021. The First Meeting of the Mechanism, together with a business forum was held in Türkiye on 20-21 October 2022 under the co-chairmanship of Türkiye’s Minister of Trade and Czechia’s Minister of Industry and Trade.

Direct investments from Czechia to Türkiye during 2002-2022 September have amounted to 655 million Dollars. There are 86 Czech companies active in Türkiye. They are predominantly focused on energy and pharmaceutical sectors.

Direct investments from Türkiye to Czechia during 2002-2022 September have amounted to 21 million Dollars. 98 Turkish companies are currently operational in Czechia. They are mostly small-scale/artisan enterprises active in trade and services such as "fast food", tourism, textile and gift.

Türkiye has become the most preferred tourism destination of Czech citizens in 2019, with approximately 311 thousand visitors. As of October 2022, almost 285 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, Czechia is the fifth popular country for Turkish students. In the period 2014-2021, 5,758 Turkish students studied in Czechia and 924 Czech students studied in Türkiye.

Approximately 4.500 Turkish citizens are currently residing in the Czech Republic.

The martyrs of the 15th Army corps who fought during the First World War at the Galician front lie in the martyrdoms in the cities of Pardubice (508), Hodonin (387) and Vallaske Mezirici (295).

In addition to our Embassy in Prague, we have Honorary Consulates in Ostrava and Brno.

Czechia has an Embassy in Ankara, Consulate General in Istanbul and Honorary Consulates in Mersin and Antalya.