Türkiye 'incredibly important' NATO ally for Canada, says Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the Governor General Designate Louise Arbour installation in Ottawa on June 8, 2026. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Türkiye as an “incredibly important” NATO ally and a major regional power, saying Ottawa is working to deepen ties with Ankara.
Speaking to reporters in Toronto, Carney pointed to Türkiye’s role across a wide region stretching from the Balkans to the Middle East and the Caucasus.
Türkiye is “one of the most important strategic partners or powers in that region,” he said.
