House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
18 March 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda
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At a glance
Key points
- Update on the fourth round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Turkey has been provided.
- Substantial progress has been made in areas such as trade in services, goods, intellectual property, and government procurement.
- The fifth round of negotiations is expected to take place before summer.
Issue summary
This statement provides an update on the fourth round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Turkey.
Action requested
The minister announces that substantial progress has been made in various areas including trade in services, goods, intellectual property, government procurement, anti-corruption measures, labour rights, environment protection, state-owned enterprises, and dispute settlement. The fifth round of negotiations is expected before summer, with updates to Parliament as discussions proceed.
Key facts
- Negotiations took place in London during the week commencing 23 February 2026.
- Trade between the UK and Turkey totalled £28.3 billion in the year ending September 2025.
- The fifth round of negotiations is expected to take place before summer.