Türkiye and the United Kingdom have signed a Strategic Partnership Framework aimed at strengthening cooperation on security, trade and global challenges, reflecting closer alignment between the two NATO allies.
The agreement was signed in London following talks between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, according to a joint statement released on April 23.
The framework sets out a renewed basis for bilateral ties, focusing on deeper dialogue and cooperation across areas including defense, counterterrorism, energy security and technological innovation.
Officials said the agreement also aims to boost trade and investment, including through discussions on a modernised free trade agreement to support economic growth.
Focus on security and NATO
The joint statement highlighted shared concerns over rising global instability, pointing to an increasingly fragmented and multipolar international order.
Both sides stressed the continued importance of NATO as the foundation of Euro-Atlantic security, underlining the role of deterrence and collective defense amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
“NATO remains the bedrock of our security,” the statement said, adding that strong transatlantic relations are essential for stability in Europe.
Expanding cooperation
Beyond defense, the framework includes cooperation on climate change, humanitarian efforts and partnerships in science and technology.
The agreement also reflects a shared interest in stability in the Middle East, where both countries have been actively engaged diplomatically.
The move signals a deepening of UK–Türkiye relations at a time when both countries are seeking to diversify partnerships in response to shifting global dynamics.