A meeting within the High-Level Trade Dialogue between the European Union and Turkey took place in Brussels on October 13, 2026. The event was jointly chaired by European Commission Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat. In his opening remarks, Šefčovič noted that representatives of both sides regularly meet at various international platforms, including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and G20, which contributes to maintaining ongoing dialogue on trade matters. The High-Level Trade Dialogue is one of the key formats of interaction between Brussels and Ankara, aimed at strengthening economic ties and discussing current issues of bilateral trade. Details of specific agreements and topics discussed have not yet been clarified, however, the very fact of the meeting underscores the continuing importance of the trade partnership between the EU and Turkey. Turkey remains an important trade partner of the European Union, and such dialogues traditionally serve as a platform for resolving contentious issues, as well as for developing new initiatives to advance cooperation in the spheres of trade and economic security.