In the 1960s, Turkey, Israel and Uganda cooperated economically and in military affairs.

[2] The cooperation continued after the Israeli support of Amin led to the overthrow of the Obote government.

[2] For the most part, the Turkish government maintained a low profile and avoided involvement in domestic Ugandan political issues or economic assistance.

[2] Following the decision of the United States Congress to end all trade[4] with Uganda, Turkey followed suit.

Following Idi Amin’s overthrow in 1979, Turkey joined the United States in providing[4] emergency relief, which continued through the second Obote regime.