Bilateralni odnosi dobili su na važnosti u okviru agresivne vanjske politike vladajuće Partije pravde i razvoja (AKP) potpisivanjem nekolicine sporazuma 2009, uključujući i sporazume o ukidanju putnih viza.
Bilateral relations have gained increased importance under the assertive foreign policy of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), with the signing of several agreements in 2009, including visa-free travel.