House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update following Round 2 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
13 October 2025 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
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Key points
- Update on second round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Turkey
- Productive progress made in areas such as trade in services, goods, sustainability, and collaboration
- Third round of negotiations scheduled for late Autumn 2025
Issue summary
This statement provides an update on the second round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Turkey.
Action requested
The minister informs that productive progress was made in various areas including trade in services, goods, sustainability, and collaboration. The third round of negotiations is scheduled to take place in late Autumn 2025, with updates to be provided to Parliament as discussions continue.
Key facts
- Total trade between the UK and Turkey stood at around £28 billion in 2024.
- UK goods exports to Turkey were worth more than £6.1bn in 2024.
- The third round of negotiations is expected to take place in late Autumn 2025.
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