The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she would welcome Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to Canada on June 25 and 26, 2026.
Building on their most recent meeting in Ankara, in March 2026, the ministers will engage in discussions toward a strengthened partnership between Canada and Türkiye. They will also discuss their respective countries' priorities and positions on a broad range of topics ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit, which will take place in Ankara on July 7 and 8, 2026.
The ministers will also exchange views on global and regional geopolitical issues, including Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and explore opportunities for robust economic engagement in sectors such as energy, defence, aerospace and mining.