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Written question asked by Afzal Khan (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Overseas Trade: Turkey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of opportunities for joint UK–Türkiye commercial activity in third-country markets.

Answer

In recent years, UK Export Finance (UKEF) has supported several major infrastructure projects in Turkey, collaborating closely with Turkish contractors. This has enhanced Turkish contractors' awareness of the UK supply chain and has provided a strong base for implementing third-country collaboration between the two countries. UKEF has a Country Head based in Türkiye who can consider appropriate projects for potential UKEF engagement.

UKEF has a reinsurance agreement with Turk Eximbank to strengthen commercial cooperation by co-financing projects in third countries, combining financial support from both the UK and Türkiye to help British and Turkish exporters secure major global contracts.

UKEF is supporting UK and Turkish contractors to deliver deals around the world, including in Ukraine, Iraq, Serbia and Belgium.

UKEF recently co-hosted a project showcase event in London with 10 Turkish engineering, procurement and construction businesses to present global opportunities for the UK supply chain across a range of sectors such as building airports, bridges and rail projects.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17392
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Trade agreements Turkey Overseas trade
Link
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