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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update following Round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey

08 July 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • Chris Bryant provided an update on the fifth round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Turkey.
  • The minister highlighted progress in Trade in Services and Goods, as well as additional cross-cutting discussions.
  • The sixth round of negotiations is expected to take place in Autumn, with further updates to be provided to Parliament.

Issue summary

Chris Bryant provides an update on the fifth round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Turkey.

Action requested

The minister describes the progress made in various areas during the negotiations, including Trade in Services and Goods, as well as additional cross-cutting discussions. He notes that the sixth round is expected to take place in Autumn, with further updates to be provided to Parliament.

Key facts

  • The fifth round of negotiations took place between 15-23 June 2026 in Ankara.
  • Trade between the UK and Turkey totalled £28.4 billion in the four quarters to Q4 2025, a 4.3% increase from the previous year.
  • Meetings were held with Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade, and Mustafa Tuzcu, Deputy Minister of Trade.
  • Negotiations covered Digital Trade, Domestic Regulation, Telecommunications, Investment, Legal Services, Goods Market Access, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Intellectual Property, Government Procurement, Trade Remedies, Environment, State-Owned Enterprises.
  • Eleven chapters have been concluded, with multiple annexes agreed upon.
  • The sixth round of negotiations is expected to take place in Autumn.
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