Canada and Turkey to Forge Strategic Partnership During Prime Minister Carney’s Ankara Visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Turkey to sign a landmark joint declaration, strengthening bilateral ties in defense, energy, and critical minerals.
POLICY WIRE — Ankara, Turkey — NATO partners Canada and Turkey are preparing to formalize a joint declaration this week, signaling a significant expansion of bilateral cooperation across four strategic sectors, according to an individual familiar with the discussions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to travel to Ankara for the visit, which is set to take place between October 21 and 23. This trip represents the first dedicated bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian Prime Minister.
During his time in the capital, Carney will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The agenda for these high-level meetings includes strengthening collaboration in energy and mining, climate initiatives, defence and security, and fostering people-to-people connections.
The visit underscores Ottawa’s broader strategy to deepen its relationship with a vital G20 and NATO ally. Discussions are expected to center on trade, critical minerals, and regional security frameworks.
In a related development, Turkey has committed to becoming one of the 10 founding member nations of the Defence Security and Resilience Bank, a multilateral initiative spearheaded by Carney to support middle powers.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
