UK and Turkey report progress in sixth round of trade talks

The UK government said on 22 October that negotiators had made progress in the sixth round of talks on an enhanced free-trade agreement with Turkey. The meetings took place in London from 28 September to 2 October.

The published update lists services, goods, investment, digital trade, intellectual property, procurement and trade remedies among the areas discussed. It describes work on text, proposals and areas of convergence, rather than announcing a completed agreement.

The government said a seventh negotiating round would follow in the coming months and that ministers would continue to update Parliament. The release does not set out a final deal or establish that new terms have entered into force.

The distinction between the date of the talks and the date of the update is important. This is a current account of negotiations held earlier in the month. Readers following potential business effects should watch for the next official round, an agreed text and the subsequent approval process.