The Embassy of Turkey to Bahrain is the
diplomatic mission of
Turkey in
Bahrain. The
embassy is located in the capital city of
Manama and serves as the primary point of contact between the
Turkish government and the
Bahraini government
The Cabinet of Bahrain is the chief executive body of the Kingdom of Bahrain. According to Article 32 (b) of the 2002 Constitution, "executive authority is vested in the King together with the Council of Ministers and Ministers". The Council of M ...
.
Established in 1976, the embassy represents Turkey's interests in Bahrain and provides consular services to Turkish
citizens
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Each state determines the conditions under which it will recognize persons as its citizens, and ...
living or
traveling in Bahrain. The embassy is also responsible for promoting and strengthening
bilateral relations
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between Turkey and Bahrain in various fields such as
politics,
trade,
culture,
education, and
tourism.
The embassy is headed by the ''Ambassador of Turkey to Bahrain'', who is appointed by the
President of Turkey and
approved by the Bahraini government. The embassy staff consists of
diplomats, administrative personnel, and consular officers.
In addition to its diplomatic and consular functions, the embassy also plays a role in promoting
Turkish culture and heritage in Bahrain. The embassy organizes various cultural events and activities throughout the year, such as
exhibitions,
concerts,
film screenings, and
conferences, to showcase Turkey's cultural heritage and strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
History
Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Bahrain were established on 12 April 1973 when the Turkish Embassy in
Kuwait became
accredited to Bahrain. A Turkish
consulate was established in
Diplomatic Area on 12 August 1986. The consulate was upgraded to a
consulate-general on 2 February 1988. Lastly, the mission upgraded to an
embassy on 19 December 1990 with Günaltay Şibay serving as the first Turkish
ambassador
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to Bahrain.
List of ambassadors to Bahrain
See also
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Bahrain–Turkey relations
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References
{{Diplomatic missions in Bahrain
External links
* http://manama.be.mfa.gov.tr, official website of Turkish Embassy in Manama
Diplomatic missions of Turkey
Diplomatic missions in Bahrain