High-level EU-Turkey diplomatic and economic talks in Ankara

On June 30, 2026, high-level talks occurred in Ankara between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and European Union officials, including Kaja Kallas, Marta Kos, and Magnus Brunner, to discuss bilateral relations. The parties issued a joint statement reaffirming support for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s efforts regarding the Cyprus issue and emphasizing regional stability. While the EU delegation highlighted the need for progress on human rights and the rule of law, Minister Fidan alleged that the Republic of Cyprus is obstructing the modernization of the Turkey-EU Customs Union. Conversely, the EU maintains that progress in EU-Turkey relations is contingent upon developments in the Cyprus issue, as established in the European Council conclusions of April 2024. Furthermore, EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is scheduled to visit Ankara on Thursday and Friday to conduct a high-level dialogue with Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek on trade, economic security, and international financial cooperation. This engagement is part of a broader re-engagement agenda between Brussels and Ankara aimed at strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation.