British News Agency

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara.

Anand stated that the meeting focused on advancing cooperation in energy, trade and defense. She said that, as NATO allies, they also exchanged views on regional security issues, including Russia's war against Ukraine, stability in the Black Sea and developments in the Middle East.

She noted that the ongoing engagements, from discussions in Canada to her third visit to Türkiye since becoming Foreign Minister, reflect a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations of growing strategic importance.