Canada and Türkiye open trade talks and deepen bilateral ties

The new Canada–Türkiye Strategic Partnership sets out cooperation on trade and investment, energy, defence and security, and people-to-people ties.

• Trade: The first round of negotiations for a free-trade agreement has begun. The leaders also welcomed closer cooperation between Export Development Canada and Türk Eximbank.
• Air links: The countries signed an expanded air transport agreement intended to improve connectivity and support trade and tourism.
• Next steps: Canada plans a trade mission to Türkiye in 2027. The leaders also discussed energy cooperation, including LNG and civil nuclear energy, and stronger defence-industry ties.