Auteur/autrice : lautaro frick

Belgium and Türkiye have maintained close economic and political relations for decades, shaped by strong trade ties, NATO cooperation, industrial integration, and a large Turkish diaspora in Belgium. In recent years, however, those relations have begun to acquire a new strategic dimension. As Europe confronts a rapidly deteriorating security environment, Türkiye is increasingly being viewed not only as a commercial partner, but also as a geopolitical actor central to the continent’s future security architecture. Against this backdrop, Queen Mathilde’s economic mission to Türkiye from 10 to 14 May 2026 carried significance well beyond traditional trade diplomacy. The visit — the…