Aceh Darussalam had diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire, including in order to seek help to repel colonialism by the Portuguese who at that time monopolized trade and were considered dangerous for the development of the Aceh sultanate. The Aceh Sultanate began to have diplomatic relations with Ottoman Turkey since the 16th century.
Aceh has on several occasions sent envoys to Istanbul to ask for military assistance. They transported the products of trade commodities, especially pepper, to be offered to the sultan. As a result, Turkey sent instructors, soldiers, and weapons to Aceh to fight the invaders. Thus, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam established political relations with the Ottoman Empire in order to seek help in expelling the Portuguese who monopolized trade and were considered enemies in the field.
Harmonization between Aceh and Turkey still has historical evidence until now such as the tomb of Tgk. Dibitai (Salahaddin). In addition to the desire to help Aceh as a brother, friend, the Ottomans also had other interests, namely in the sectors of economic interests and the field of education. So in this case, the past until now shows that relations or relations between Turkey and Aceh are still inherent since the time of the Aceh sultanate until now.
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