Türkiye’s relations with Italy date back to the times of the Ottoman Empire, which had close relationships with such Italian city states as Genoa and Venice. Relations between the Ottoman Empire and Venice go back to 1381. Diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Italy were established in 1856.

Turkish-Italian relations have been institutionalized through Türkiye-Italy Intergovernmental Summits, Turkish-Italian Forum, and Turkish-Italian Media Forum.

President Erdoğan paid a working visit to Italy on February 5, 2018.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Türkiye on 20-21 January 2024.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Türkiye on January 13, 2023.