Georgia–Turkey relations
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Georgian–Turkish relations are foreign relations between Georgia and Turkey. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Turkey recognized the independence of Georgia on 16 December 1991.[1] The formal Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries was signed on 21 May 1992.[1] A free trade agreement is currently in force.[1] Georgia has an embassy in Ankara,[2] and two consulates–general in Istanbul and Trabzon. Turkey has an embassy in Tbilisi,[3] and a consulate–general in Batumi. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the BLACKSEAFOR (Black Sea Naval Co-operation Task Group), the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation and the World Trade Organization. Turkey is already a member of NATO, while Georgia is a candidate.
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References
- 1 2 3 Turkey´s Political Relations With Georgia Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- ↑ Georgian Embassy in Ankara Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
- ↑ Turkish Embassy in Tbilisi