Erdogan: Turkey, Canada restore ties to boost trade

The article discusses Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's announcement of ending a long-standing hiatus between Turkey and Canada, highlighting the start of a new phase in their bilateral relations. Erdoğan indicated Turkey's intention to expand cooperation with Canada in sectors such as energy, trade, transportation, and defense industries, aiming to increase trade volume from approximately $3 billion currently to $5 billion first, then to $10 billion in the near future. He also emphasized the importance of translating understandings into practical projects and strategic partnerships, and underlined Turkey’s desire to promote lasting peace through diplomacy in conflict zones like Ukraine and the Gulf. The two sides signed three agreements to strengthen cooperation in defense, aerospace, and energy, in addition to discussing the use of CANDU reactor technology and collaboration in energy sectors.