Myanmar–Turkey relations
Bilateral relations
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Diplomatic relations
Relations were tense between Myanmar and Turkey because of Turkey's support for the Kuomintang in Taiwan.[2] Burma had hostile relations with Taiwan and intercepted a cargo plane from Taiwan bringing Turkish and American supplies to the Kuomintang.[2] This caused a new diplomatic crisis between Turkey and Burma.[2] Relations improved afterward and were amicable.
Relations became very tense[3] in 1988 after Tatmadaw’s very violent crackdown[4] on peaceful civilian demonstrators.[3] Aung San Suu Kyi gained admiration and sympathy in Turkey as a result of Tatmadaw’s actions.[5] Turkey subsequently suspended[6] its aid programs except for humanitarian aid.[7] Turkey was very critical of Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest and collaborated with United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who took a personal interest in her wellbeing.[6]
Economic relations
- Trade volume between the two countries was 38.7 million USD in 2018 (Turkish exports/imports: 30.7/8 million USD).[8]
