in 1858 the signing of the bilateral treaty of friendship and commerce initiated diplomatic relations between the nations of Brazil and Turkey - in 1908 Turkish consulates were opened in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the political bonds between the two nations.

in 2006 Brazil initiated an evacuation plan in Lebanon to assist with the war that was occurring in the area - with the support of turkey, the operation was a success and helped solidify the diplomatic relations between turkey and Brazil.