Turkey and Canada Sign Three Cooperation Deals to Boost Defence, Aviation and Energy Ties

The agreements were signed at the Presidential Complex following talks between the two leaders, who also announced plans to strengthen relations between their countries.

Carney said the new defence industry partnership would enable Canadian and Turkish companies to collaborate, create jobs, expand export opportunities and strengthen security within the NATO alliance.

Erdogan described the agreements as the beginning of a new era in relations between the two countries, following years of strained defence ties after Canada suspended several military export permits between 2019 and 2021.

The agreements include a memorandum of understanding on defence industry cooperation, an air transport agreement and a joint declaration aimed at strengthening energy cooperation.

During the October 22–23 visit, the two countries also elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest.