MÜSİAD UK Chairwoman Av. Türkan Akbaş delivered a powerful speech at the House of Lords, standing alongside newly elected MÜSİAD President Mr Burhan Özdemir, in the presence of Members of Parliament, Lords, HSBC representatives, and prominent business leaders engaged in UK–Türkiye trade.
A Call for Action: The Future of UK–Türkiye Trade
In her remarks, Ms Akbaş highlighted the strategic importance of finalising a UK–Türkiye Free Trade Agreement (FTA), underlining the tangible benefits for both nations. She emphasised that delays in implementing the FTA pose risks to:
- Economic growth
- Trade and investment opportunities
- Business continuity across industries
“The time for action is now,” Ms Akbaş urged, calling on policymakers, diplomats, and business stakeholders to recognise the urgency of moving forward and to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
A Vision for Shared Prosperity
The event marked a significant moment in MÜSİAD UK’s ongoing mission to represent the voice of the business community, contribute to trade policy dialogue, and build a stronger commercial bridge between the United Kingdom and Türkiye.
