The basis of Estonia–Turkey relations is based on the "Agreement of Friendship and Cooperation" signed on 1 December 1924.[1] The occupation and annexation of Estonia by the Soviet Union in 1940 was not recognized by Turkey. After Estonia regained its independence on 20 August 1991, diplomatic relations were established between the two countries with the Joint Declaration signed on 2 October 1991.[2]
Trade volume between the two countries was 312 million USD in 2018 (Turkish exports/imports: 92/220 million USD).[3]
2,622 Turkish persons have applied for Estonia's e-residency, making Turkey 12th biggest country in the program. Turkey is the fourth country in the world by number of companies established by e-residents – 712.[4]
61,707 Estonian tourists visited Turkey in 2018.[3]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves
