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Türkiye plans new trade talks and a revival of Syria trade pact
Türkiye’s 2027 economic roadmap sets out plans to expand trade and diversify export markets.
The government plans to revive its suspended free trade agreement with Syria to improve Turkish companies’ access to regional markets.
Türkiye also plans to hold its first round of free trade talks with Canada in Ankara from Nov.
30 to Dec.
4, and continue negotiations with Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
It aims to pursue talks with Algeria and Indonesia and complete the steps needed to bring a preferential trade agreement with the Maldives into force.
The plan also calls for green supply chains with the European Union and investment in e-commerce and digital export infrastructure.
These measures are intended to help Turkish firms reach international markets and keep trade flowing under the EU Customs Union.
The roadmap also targets 80 Turkish geographical indications registered with the EU next year, up from 46 currently.
Türkiye plans to revive its suspended free trade agreement with Syria and pursue new trade talks to diversify export markets.
The plans are set out in the 2027 Presidential Annual Program.
Türkiye will host the first round of free trade talks with Canada in Ankara from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.
The government also plans to advance talks with Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council and hold talks with Algeria and Indonesia.
The program also includes measures to expand exports, support digital trade and build green supply chains with the European Union.
- Who
- The government of Türkiye.
- What
- It plans to revive its suspended free trade agreement with Syria and pursue trade talks with several partners.
- When
- The plans are in the 2027 Presidential Annual Program. The first round of talks with Canada is scheduled for Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.
- Where
- The Canada talks will take place in Ankara; the planned trade initiatives involve Syria, Japan, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Maldives, Algeria and Indonesia.
- Why
- To diversify export markets, boost regional market access and support Turkish exports.
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Türkiye plans to host the first round of free trade talks with Canada in Ankara.
Türkiye plans to revive its suspended free trade agreement with Syria and continue or launch trade initiatives with other partners.
- Canada talks
- First round planned for Nov. 30 to Dec. 4
- Syria agreement
- Suspended free trade agreement planned for revival
- Japan and Gulf Cooperation Council
- Türkiye plans to advance ongoing free trade negotiations
- European Union
- Türkiye plans to establish green supply chains with the bloc