Afghanistan–Turkey relations

Ahmet Davutoğlu has described bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as "exemplary" even if the two countries do not border, but are close. Afghanistan was the second nation to recognize the Republic of Turkey, after the Soviet Union, on 1 March 1923.

Both countries established education and cultural exchange programs. Turkish schools were established in Afghanistan. Furthermore, Turkish army officers assisted or even commanded the training of Afghan military members. The foreign relations of Afghanistan have changed so much politically, socially, and economically. Today the relations between the two countries go beyond giving military education. Afghanistan has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul, while Turkey has an embassy in Kabul. Turkey is a large aid provider to Afghanistan.