Türkiye urges EU customs union update in talks with Spain
Türkiye reiterated its call for an update of its customs union with the European Union during talks with Spain, while setting a medium-term target of raising annual bilateral trade to $25 billion.
Trade Minister Ömer Bolat met Spain’s First Vice-President and Minister for Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo in Madrid on Aug. 5.
“We shared our expectations for updating the Customs Union, which forms the basis of our strong economic integration with EU member states, and making it work more effectively,” Bolat said following the meeting.
Spain is Türkiye’s fourth-largest trading partner within the EU. Bilateral trade reached $20.5 billion in 2025, according to Bolat.
