Prime Ministers Office 10 Downing Street
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an earlier today.
The leaders welcomed the strong partnership and growing economic relationship between the United Kingdom and Trkiye and committed to continue unlocking trade barriers to boost investment and collaboration.
They discussed the situation in Ukraine and the escalating and brutal attacks on civilian infrastructure. The Prime Minister shared his reflections from his recent visit to Kyiv, and they agreed on the importance of maintaining support for Ukrainians as they face a harsh winter ahead.
The Prime Minister offered his condolences for the recent abhorrent terrorist attacks in Trkiye and stressed the UKs commitment to upholding regional security as bilateral and NATO partners. He reiterated the UKs backing for the rapid accession of Finland and Sweden to the Alliance, and welcomed Trkiyes support for the accession plan agreed a