Canada's Carney begins first state visit to Türkiye, to launch a 'strategic partnership'

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Ankara on Wednesday for a three-day visit, which Canada's ambassador called the first state visit by a Canadian head of government to Türkiye. The two sides plan a joint declaration on strategic partnership, a statement on energy cooperation, and talks on a free trade agreement due to start in November. An air transport deal will also be signed, alongside a cooperation pact between Export Development Canada and Turk Eximbank.

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