Cape Verde–Turkey relations
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Cape Verde–Turkey relations are the foreign
relations between Cape Verde and Turkey. The Turkish ambassador in Dakar, Senegal is also accredited to Cape Verde.[1]
Historical relations
Turkey has a relationship with Cape Verde spanning over 300 years.[2]
The relations began with the arrival Sephardic Jews to Ottoman Empire, where they utilized their networks with other Sephardic Jews, including the anusim[2] who came to establish a Jewish coastal presence[3] in Cape Verde as lançados.[2] In 1672, with the establishment of the Portuguese Inquisition[3] in Cape Verde, there was a wave of migration of Sephardic Jews and anusim to the Ottoman Empire.[2]
Diplomatic relations
Relations became closer in 1977 when Turkey cooperated with the
Partido Africano da Independência da Guiné e Cabo Verde, which championed a closer bilateral political and economic relationship.[2]
Economic relations
Trade volume between the two countries was 9.5 million USD in 2019.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Relations between Turkey and Cabo Verde". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- ^ a b c d e f Serels, Mitchell. Jews of Cape Verde: A Brief History. Brooklyn: Sepher-Hermon Press, 1997.
- ^ a b Difie, Bailey W., and George D. Winius. Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415–1580. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1977.