Declaration of intent signed between Turkey and the EU for the recognition of electronic signatures
Turkey and the European Commission have signed a declaration of intent in Chisinau to initiate the process of mutual recognition of electronic signatures. Technical work is planned to begin in November as part of a cooperation aimed at strengthening commercial integration in the digital sphere.
Turkey and the European Commission signed a Declaration of Intent in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, on November 9, 2026, to initiate the process of mutual recognition of electronic signatures and to explore cooperation opportunities.
The text, signed during the EU-Central Asia Digital Connectivity Platform meeting held on November 9, 2026, stands out as part of Turkey's goal to strengthen its economic and commercial integration with the European Union in the digital field. According to the statement made by the Ministry of Trade, this step is a result of the consensus reached at the High-Level Trade Dialogue, co-chaired by Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat.
The European Commission stated that instruments such as the EU4Digital III Regional Program could be used to financially support the process. In the coming period, it is aimed to establish a National Working Group in Turkey and to hold the first technical meeting with the European Commission within November 2026.
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