Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 8 March 1979.

[1] In 2008, Turkey hosted a meeting of Pacific Islands Foreign Affairs Ministers in Istanbul which brought together Turkey and Pacific Islands Officials for the first time in an international setting.

[2] In 2013, Reha Keskintepe, the newly appointed Turkish ambassador to Solomon Islands, announced Turkey's determination to enhance ties with Solomon Islands while steps were being taken for the two countries to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

[2] In 2014, Turkey provided direct assistance to Solomon Islands during the floods in April.

[3] The Turkish ambassador in the Australian capital city of Canberra is also accredited to the Solomon Islands.