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Canada and Turkey to deepen ties in defence and energy during Carney's visit

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Turkey to enhance trade, energy, and defence ties.
  • The visit signifies a positive shift in relations between Canada and Turkey, previously strained by a Canadian arms embargo.
  • Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration to deepen cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy.
  • The visit comes amid Turkey's ongoing crackdown on dissent, testing Carney's commitment to balance economic pragmatism with Canadian values.
  • The historic visit aims to improve strategic ties between NATO allies Canada and Turkey.
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