Ankara:A memorandum of understanding on defense sector partnerships was signed on Thursday between Türkiye and Canada, highlighting the commitment of the two NATO allies to bolster bilateral cooperation, as stated by a Turkish official.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Haluk Gorgun, head of Türkiye's Defense Industries Secretariat, emphasized the significance of the agreement as a testament to the determination to enhance the defense partnership between the allies. Gorgun shared this information on the US social media platform X.

Gorgun was present at the official welcoming ceremony for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, which was hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The event also included bilateral discussions between the two leaders, focusing on strategies to elevate the relationship with Canada to a strategic partnership level.

The talks in Ankara covered broadening cooperation, particularly within the defense industry, while also addressing current regional and global developments. As part of these diplomatic engagements, Gorgun signed the memorandum of understanding, further solidifying the defense sector partnerships between Türkiye and Canada.

Gorgun highlighted the role of Türkiye's defense industry under President Erdogan's leadership, noting its significance as a major force multiplier due to increasing exports and internationally recognized platforms.