🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Carney to visit Türkiye as Canada seeks to expand non-US trade
What happened
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discuss strengthening bilateral ties in areas including energy, mining, climate, defense, and security. Carney will also meet with Turkish business leaders and investors to promote Canada as a destination for international trade and investment. The visit is expected to build on the growing economic and defense relationship between the two NATO allies.
Why it matters
The visit aims to expand Canada's non-US trade and reduce its reliance on the United States. This move is part of Canada's broader international trade strategy. The country is seeking to strengthen ties with countries like Türkiye, China, and India.
Key facts
- Carney will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the visit.
- The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties in areas including energy, mining, climate, defense, and security.
- Canada and Türkiye have launched negotiations on a free trade agreement.
- Türkiye has joined Canada's Defence Security and Resilience Bank as a founding member.
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