Portugal–Turkey relations

Portuguese-Turkish relations

Portugal	Turkey
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Portugal, Ankara	Embassy of Turkey, Lisbon

Portuguese–Turkish relations are foreign relations between Portugal and Turkey. Portugal has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Lisbon. Both countries are full members of NATO. Also Portugal is an EU member and Turkey is an EU candidate.

History

Relations between Turkey and Portugal date back to the mid-19th century. Diplomatic relations were temporarily discontinued during World War 1, but were officially resumed on 28 May 1926. Turkey appointed an ambassador to Portugal in 1931, and Portugal appointed an ambassador to Turkey in 1941.

See also

• Foreign relations of Portugal
• Foreign relations of Turkey
• Turkey–European Union relations
• Turks in Portugal
• Turks in Europe

External links

• Portuguese embassy in Ankara
• Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relations with Portugal