U.S.-Turkish friendship dates to the late 18th century and was officially sealed by a treaty in 1830. The present close relationship began with the agreement of July 12, 1947, which implemented the Truman Doctrine. As part of the cooperative effort to further Turkish economic and military self-reliance, the United States has loaned and granted Turkey more than $12.5 billion in economic aid and more than $14 billion in military assistance.

U.S.-Turkish relations focus on areas such as strategic energy cooperation, trade and investment, security ties, regional stability; and human rights progress. Relations were strained when Turkey refused to allow U.S. troops to deploy through its territory to Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom, but mutual interests remain strong across a wide spectrum of issues.

The U.S. and Turkey have had a Joint Economic Commission and a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement for several years. In 2002, the two countries indicated their joint intent to upgrade bilateral economic relations by launching an Economic Partnership Commission. Turkey has been designated a Big Emerging Market (BEM) for U.S. exports and investment by the Department of Commerce. In 2001, the U.S.-Turkey trade balance was almost even, with each country exporting approximately $3 billion to the other. The United States is Turkey's third-largest export market.

The U.S. embassy is located at 110 Ataturk Blvd., Ankara, tel: (90) (312) 455-5555. The Consulate General in Istanbul is atIstinye Mahallesi, Kaplicalar Mevkii No. 2, Istinye - Istanbul. (90) (212) 335-9000 ; the Consular Agent in Izmir at Kazim Dirik Caddesi, Atabay Is Merkezi 13/805, tel: (90) (232) 441-2203; and the Consulate in Adana, on Ataturk Caddesi, tel: (90) (322) 459-1551.