Türkiye, Canada launch discussions for free trade agreement
Türkiye and Canada agreed to launch exploratory discussions toward a free trade agreement, according to a joint statement from the countries’ trade ministries on June 9.
Turkish and Canadian trade ministers, Ömer Bolat and Maninder Sidhu, met to advance the strong and growing economic partnership between the two countries, the statement read.
It noted: “Building on the recent call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening the Canada-Türkiye trade and investment relationship.”
The statement said the step is reflecting the ambition of both countries to unlock the full potential of the commercial partnership.
