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Algero–Turkish relations
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'''Algerian–Turkish relations''' are foreign relations between [[Algeria]] and [[Turkey]]. Algeria has an embassy in [[Ankara]], and a general consulate in [[Istanbul]]. Turkey has an embassy in [[Algiers]]. Both countries are full members of the [[Union for the Mediterranean]]. There is a strong relation between Algeria and Turkey because of very strong historical ties, and Algeria is one of the friendliest Arab countries for Turkey. Some estimate put 5% <ref>Oxford Business Group (2008), The Report: Algeria 2008, Oxford Business Group, ISBN 978-1-902339-09-2</ref> to 25% of Algerian people are of Turkish descent;<ref>http://ift.tt/1xt1TEv; The Turkish embassy in Algeria estimate it around 600,000 to 2,000,000<ref>http://ift.tt/1qmr7n7 Ülke Raporu 2008</ref> (1.5%-5.1% of the total population)
Algeria maintains an embassy in [[Ankara]] and a consulate in [[Istanbul]], whilst Turkey has an embassy in [[Algiers]]. The current [[President of Algeria]], [[Abdelaziz Bouteflika]], is of Turkish descent.
== Historical relations ==
Up from 16th century until 1830, northern Algeria was part of the [[Ottoman Empire]], then known as [[Ottoman Algeria]] and enjoyed a significant degree of political autonomy. Turkish immigration to Algeria had contributed to a large extent, a very diverse society of Algeria. The [[Ketchaoua Mosque]] in [[Algiers]] was built by the Turks in Algeria, later became the symbol of Algerian resistance for independence, now an [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]. In 2017, the mosque was restored with Turkish funds.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
An indigenous Turko-Algerian people, the ''Kouloughlis'', was formed.
The Turko-Algerians participated heavily on the [[Algerian War]] against [[France]] and were the main contributors, alongside the indigenous [[Berbers]] and Algerian [[Arabs]] for the independence of Algeria.
== Modern relations ==
Algeria is an increasing important partner for Turkey in Africa and considered to be an important partner in Islamic world and Africa for Turkey. In 2013, [[Prime Minister of Turkey]] [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] paid visit to Algeria and met Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in [[Algiers]]. Increasing cooperations, both economic, political and security, were placed.<ref></ref><ref></ref>
Turkey, as a [[NATO] member, plays a significant role on the thawing relations between the group and Algeria, due to the important of Algeria for regional security of Africa and [[MENA]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Turkey is also increasingly becoming an important weapon exporter to Algeria and military cooperation between two countries are growing as well, giving the status of [[Algerian People's National Armed Forces]] as one of the well-trained, battle-hardened and professional Arab militaries.<ref>http://ift.tt/2rgWB75;
Algeria also acted as a mediator between Turkey and [[Syria]] throughout the [[Syrian Civil War]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
=== Visits ===
'''From Turkey to Algeria:'''
{| class=wikitable
|-
!Dates
!Head of State
|-
|January 17–20, 1988
|President [[Kenan Evren]]
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|January 25–26, 1999
|President [[Süleyman Demirel]]
|-
|February 4–6, 1985
|Prime Minister [[Turgut Özal]]
|-
|May 22–23, 2006
|Prime Minister [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]]
|-
|2013
|Prime Minister [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]]
|-
|}
'''From Algeria to Turkey:'''
{| class=wikitable
|-
!Dates
!Head of State
|-
|April 1986
|Prime Minister [[Abdelhamid Brahimi]]
|-
|February 2–4, 2005
|President [[Abdelaziz Bouteflika]]
|-
|}
== See also ==
* [[Turks in Algeria]]
* [[Foreign relations of Algeria]]
* [[Foreign relations of Turkey]]
==References==
==External links==
* [http://ift.tt/1Dt8Ih6 People's Democratic Republic of Algeria's Embassy in Ankara]
* [http://ift.tt/2mIxWDD Embassy of Turkey in Algeria]
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[[Category:Bilateral relations of Algeria|Turkey]]
[[Category:Bilateral relations of Turkey]]
January 16, 2018 at 04:48PM
