Ankara:Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Ankara to discuss enhancing cooperation in the fields of energy, commerce, and defense.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the discussions also covered pressing international security issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war, stability in the Black Sea, and developments in the Middle East. Anand shared these updates on the US social media platform X following the meeting.

The talks aimed at deepening collaboration between the two countries, with a focus on advancing partnerships in energy, trade, and defense sectors. Anand emphasized that the bilateral engagements, including her third visit to Turkey since becoming Foreign Minister, reflect a shared commitment to strengthening a strategically important relationship.

The meeting between the foreign ministers coincided with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Turkey, where he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss elevating their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. During her visit, Anand signed two significant bilateral agreements on behalf of Ottawa, including a memorandum of understanding on defense industry partnerships and an air transport agreement.