From The Straits Times · · 1m
Canada and Turkey deepen defense and energy ties
Canada and Turkey to sign defense and energy pact during Carney's visit.
In brief
Canada and Turkey to sign defense and energy pact during Carney's visit. Canada and Turkey will sign a joint declaration to strengthen defense and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Turkey. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Canada and Turkey to sign joint declaration
Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration to deepen bilateral cooperation in defense, energy, economy, and social ties during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit.
Carney's visit focuses on trade and defense
Carney will meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday and business leaders in Istanbul on Friday to advance trade, energy, defense, and security cooperation.
Energy talks include nuclear power and LNG
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said nuclear power and potential liquefied natural gas purchases from Canada will be key agenda items during Carney's visit.
Defense cooperation on drones and naval systems
Canada removed weapons-export controls on Turkey in 2024 to help thaw bilateral ties, including optical technology for drones used by turkey.
In short
Canada and Turkey will sign a joint declaration to strengthen defense and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Turkey.
