Canada and Turkey will sign a pledge during a Carney visit to strengthen defense and energy ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Turkey in Ankara, meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the first time as a Canadian leader.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Turkey to seek closer trade, energy, and defense ties.
- Canada removed weapons-export controls on Turkey in 2024.
- NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration.
- Current trade exchanges between Canada and Turkey are valued at $4.3 billion annually.
- Canada still sends nearly 70% of exports to the US.
- Turkish authorities arrested dozens of activists.
- The Turkish government is conducting an unprecedented repression campaign against the LGBTQ+ community and media.
- Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said energy, including nuclear power, would be a top agenda item.
- Carney said engagement in partnerships does not equal approval.
- Turkiye's judiciary is independent.
- The federal government estimates there are 76,000 members of the Turkish diaspora living in Canada.
- Canada and Turkey have maintained formal diplomatic ties since 1944.
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