Montenegro–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between Montenegro and Turkey. Turkey officially recognized Montenegro on June 12, 2006. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on July 3, 2006. Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean, Council of Europe and NATO. And Montenegro is with Slovenia is Sectoral dialogue partner countries of Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.
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Diplomatic missions
editEconomic relations
editTotal trade between the two countries in 2012 amounted to 40.1 million euros, of which imports was 28.4 million euros, and exports 11.7 million. Direct investment from the Republic of Turkey in 2012 amounted to 25 million euros.
Total trade between the two countries in 2011 amounted to 36.8 million euros, of which imports was 25.6 million euros, and exports 11.2 million. Direct investment from the Republic of Turkey in 2011 amounted to 993 281 euros.
In early December 2010, the first meeting of Montenegrin-Turkish Joint Committee, as well as the first business forum of Montenegrin and Turkish businessmen, during the visit of the Turkish Minister of Industry and Trade Nihat Ergun Montenegro.
Total trade between the two countries in 2010 amounted to 33.06 million, of which imports was 28.07 million euros, and exports 4.9 million. Direct investment from the Republic of Turkey in 2010 amounted to EUR 3.3 million.
Total trade between the two countries in 2009 amounted to 22.7 million euros, of which exports were 1.3 million, and imports 21.3 million. Direct investment from the Republic of Turkey in 2009 amounted to 523.2 thousand.[1]
In 2023, Turkey established the Turkish Chamber of Commerce in Podgorica.[2]
Cultural relations
editTurkey continues to give scholarships to Montenegrin students within the scope of Government scholarships and Greater Student Project (BOP). With the aim of meeting the future needs of our kins living in Montenegro, with whom we also share the same religion, for well educated Imams, the Turkish Foundation for Religion provides scholarships to Montenegrin students every year.[3]
Tourism
editTurkish tourists in Montenegro:[4]
| Year | Number of tourists | Total number of nights |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13197 | 24021 |
| 2011 | 18872 | 91089 |
| 2010 | 6246 | 11010 |
| 2009 | 2255 | 5079 |
Military cooperation
editIn 2018, Montenegro and Turkey deepened military ties, signing a deal stipulating defense industry cooperation regarding the "production and trade of defence goods and services, maintenance and logistical support". Before 2018, Turkey had not been considered a major military partner for Montenegro.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro about the relation with Turkey (Montenegrin only)". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-24.
- ^ "Montenegro-Turkey economic ties deepen with inauguration of Turkish Chamber of Commerce – The Montenegro Times". 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro about the relation with Turkey (Montenegrin only)
- ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey about the relation with Montenegro". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-24.
- ^ "Montenegro Deepens Defence Industry Ties to Turkey". Balkan Insight. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.