Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan embarks on a two-day visit to Canada, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties through trade, energy, and defense cooperation. The visit kicks off in Toronto with a tour of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, highlighting Turkey’s interest in tapping into Canada’s nuclear energy prowess for advancements in civilian nuclear energy and broader energy security.
Fidan’s itinerary includes meetings with business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to explore investment and economic collaboration opportunities between Turkey and Canada, both NATO allies. He aims to foster a more strategic partnership through high-level exchanges and discussions on removing trade barriers, including the possibility of progressing toward a long-discussed free trade agreement.
In Ottawa, Fidan is scheduled to meet with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand for talks expected to cover regional and global security issues. Topics will likely include the Russia–Ukraine conflict, tensions in the Middle East, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with Turkey emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions and ongoing engagement with relevant parties.
Bilateral trade between Turkey and Canada is on the rise, bolstered by expanding defense cooperation, increased air connectivity, and the presence of a significant Turkish diaspora in Canada. These discussions aim to further enhance the economic and strategic partnership between the two countries.