Turkey – Ukraine Joint Customs Council Established...
19 Mayıs 2026Türkiye and Ukraine have taken their customs cooperation to an institutional level. The two countries' customs administrations will now work in a coordinated manner under a joint council framework.
The council's priorities include accelerating border crossings, harmonizing customs procedures, risk management and joint action against smuggling. Technology sharing is also high on the agenda — which could make a tangible difference in declaration processes and inspections over the long term.
With Ukraine's reconstruction gaining momentum, bilateral trade is expected to pick up significantly. For businesses operating in both markets, improvements in clearance times and regulatory alignment are on the horizon.