Eswatini–Turkey relations

Turkey and Eswatini have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations. Turkey has been very supportive of Ngwenyama Sobhuza II, who opposed nationalization of private property[2] and sincerely foster friendly relations between European and Swazi communities.[3] While not explicitly subscribing to Ngwenyama Sobhuza II’s contention that Swazis needed the White settlers for the economic development of the territory, Turkey maintained that private property, regardless of the race of the owner, must be protected.[4]

While opposing[5] South Africa’s stated goals in trying to contain nationalism[6] in Swaziland at all costs, Turkey shared Ngwenyama Sobhuza II’s concern that the emergence of radical nationalism such as that of Mau Mau.[7]

• Trade volume between the two countries was 306 thousand USD in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 153/153 million USD).[1]

• Foreign relations of Eswatini
• Foreign relations of Turkey

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