In 2011 Israel has increased its exports to Turkey and Egypt. Although there is tension between Israel and Turkey the economic relations continue to develop, Firat agency informs.

In 2011 the exports from Israel to Turkey have increased by 40 percent totaling $1.9 billion. The 2010 exporting volume had exceeded the 2009 exporting volume by 30%.

It was mentioned that recently relations with Egypt were also tensed but Turkey’s  export to Egypt has also increased by 40 percent.