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**Note:** The official conventional long-form and short-form names remain “Republic of Turkey” and “Turkey”, respectively. “Republic of Türkiye” should be used in formal and diplomatic contexts. The conventional names may be used in place of or alongside “Türkiye” in appropriate instances, including U.S. government cartographic products, as it is more widely understood by the American public.

On February 6, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central southern Türkiye, close to the Syrian border, followed by dozens of violent aftershocks. Learn more about how the United States is responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Turkey (Türkiye)																			-  												U.S.-Turkey Relations											 
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													U.S.-Turkey Relations													The U.S.-Turkey friendship dates to 1831, when the United States established diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire. After World War I and the founding of the Turkish Republic, the United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Turkey in 1927.  The Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement – signed July 12, 1947 between the United States and Turkey –The U.S.-Turkey friendship dates to 1831, when the United States established diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire. After World War I and the founding of the Turkish Republic, the United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Turkey in 1927.  The Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement – signed July 12, 1947 between the United States and Turkey – advanced the relationship further.  The agreement implemented the Truman Doctrine and its policy “to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.”  The United States condemned the July 15, 2016, coup attempt in Turkey, and the United States continues to emphasize the importance of the Turkish government’s adherence to policies and actions that build public trust in the country’s democratic institutions and the rule of law, as well as upholding human rights commitments.  Turkey is a key NATO Ally and critical regional partner, and the United States is committed to improving the relationship between our two countries.  It is in our interest to keep Turkey anchored to the Euro-Atlantic community.Collapse U.S.-Turkey Relations															Read more about U.S.-Turkey Relations																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Although overall U.S.-Turkey trade jumped from $10.8 billion in 2009 to $21 billion in 2020, it remains modest compared to its potential. In 2019, Turkey was the United States’ 28th largest goods export market and its 32nd largest supplier of goods imports.  Turkey is the 7th largest purchaser of U.S. liquified natural gas exports worldwide and an emerging regionalAlthough overall U.S.-Turkey trade jumped from $10.8 billion in 2009 to $21 billion in 2020, it remains modest compared to its potential. In 2019, Turkey was the United States’ 28th largest goods export market and its 32nd largest supplier of goods imports.  Turkey is the 7th largest purchaser of U.S. liquified natural gas exports worldwide and an emerging regional energy hub.  The top categories of U.S. exports to Turkey include aircraft, mineral fuels, iron and steel, machinery, optical and medical instruments.  The top import categories from Turkey include machinery, vehicles, carpets and other textile coverings, precious metals, and stone, plaster, and cement. Reported U.S. direct investment in Turkey is led by manufacturing, wholesale trade, and finance and insurance.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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HighlightsApril 12, 2024
Under Secretary of State Bass’ Travel to Türkiye and Italy
April 4, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Türkiye and Greece
April 1, 2024
Department Press Briefing – April 1, 2024
March 11, 2024
Department Press Briefing – March 11, 2024
March 9, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan
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