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Canada and Turkey launch strategic partnership during Prime Minister Carney's visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Turkey for a historic three-day visit, marking the first dedicated bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to the country. During meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, the two leaders announced the launch of a Canada-Turkiye Strategic Partnership, supported by a three-year action plan.
The partnership focuses on four primary pillars: trade and investment, defense and security, energy, and people-to-people ties. To implement this, both nations plan to establish committees to draft specific action plans. Key economic goals include initiating negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) before the end of the year, with President Erdogan expressing hope to increase bilateral trade from approximately $3 billion to $10 billion.
In the energy sector, discussions are centered on liquefied natural gas (LNG), critical minerals, and the potential use of Canada’s CANDU nuclear technology for power plants on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Defense cooperation is also a priority, with expected focus on maritime security and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.
This diplomatic push is viewed as part of Prime Minister Carney’s broader strategy to diversify Canada’s economic partnerships and reduce trade dependence on the United States amid ongoing trade tensions with Washington.
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Ankara · Armenian National Committee of Canada · AtkinsRéalis · Canada · Mark Carney · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Tayyip Erdogan · Turkey
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Energy discussions may include liquefied natural gas (LNG) and critical minerals. srnnews.com · www.dunya.com · horizonweekly.ca · enerjihaber.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The countries plan to establish committees to draft action plans in the agreed-upon areas. srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Canada's CANDU nuclear technology is being evaluated for a potential nuclear power plant on Turkey's Black Sea coast. www.dunya.com · horizonweekly.ca · enerjihaber.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration covering defense, energy, economy, and diplomatic ties. srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.dunya.com · horizonweekly.ca · www.sondakika.com · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Carney is scheduled to meet President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.dunya.com · www.sondakika.com · turkishminute.com · +9 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the first dedicated bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey. srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.dunya.com · horizonweekly.ca · www.sondakika.com · +7 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) warned against compromising Canadian principles for strategic interests with Turkey. horizonweekly.ca
- [● 10 SOURCES] Canada is looking to advance bilateral free trade talks with Turkey. srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.sondakika.com · turkishminute.com · www.gazeteabc.com · +5 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two-way merchandise trade reached C$4.3 billion in 2025. turkishminute.com · www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The visit is part of Carney's effort to reduce trade dependence on the United States. looniepolitics.com · srnnews.com · www.devdiscourse.com · turkishminute.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · +2 more