🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Exclusive-Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say
What happened
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly planning to visit Turkey this month to meet with President Tayyip Erdogan. The visit would be the first dedicated bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian leader. Carney and Erdogan could discuss free-trade talks and potential energy and defense cooperation during the visit. Canadian and Turkish trade ministers agreed to accelerate the talks ahead of the leaders’ meeting.
Why it matters
The visit may signal a shift in Canada's diplomatic priorities, as Carney seeks to reduce the country's reliance on the United States. Turkey is seeking new markets and collaborations for its defense industry, while Canada is looking to expand its trade and partnerships.
Key facts
- Carney's visit would be the first dedicated bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian leader.
- Canadian and Turkish trade ministers agreed to accelerate free-trade talks.
- Carney's office and Erdogan's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- No Canadian prime minister is known to have made a standalone bilateral visit to Turkey in recent decades.
- The visit may mark a break with Canadian diplomatic convention.
Context
The Canadian Prime Minister has been seeking to reduce Canada's reliance on the United States and has focused on establishing ties with other countries, including China and India.
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