The second round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in London during the week commencing 15 September 2025.

The UK and Turkey have a strong economic relationship, with trade between the two totalling around £28 billion in 2024, making Turkey the UK’s 16th largest trading partner. Trade with Turkey’s growing market of 86 million people directly supported around 57,100 jobs across the UK in 2020. 

Economic growth is our first mission in government and FTAs have an important role to play in achieving this. A stronger trade relationship with Turkey will contribute to jobs and prosperity in the UK.

Negotiations were productive, with positive progress being made in a number of areas, including digital trade, financial and professional business ser

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