International trade, investment and security partnerships
Strategic bilateral and multilateral partnerships intended to expand market access, investment, security cooperation and economic resilience.
Mark Carney launched or advanced strategic partnerships with Türkiye and the UAE, including trade agreements, investment and defence cooperation. He also announced a Canada-EU summit and Commonwealth engagement focused on trade, investment, sustainable development and collective security.
Joint Statement by Prime Minister Mark Carney and His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to elevate Canada-UAE ties to a Strategic Partnership. They signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and outlined cooperation on investment, defence, energy, technology, water, food security, international assistance and people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister Carney to attend Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to strengthen partnerships in trade, investment, and sustainable development
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 2 to 4, 2026. He will meet with Commonwealth leaders to discuss trade, investment, climate resilience, renewable energy, geopolitical challenges, and collective security.
Prime Minister Carney launches new Strategic Partnership with the UAE, welcoming landmark trade agreement and billions in investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a Canada-UAE Strategic Partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, covering economic ties, energy, technology, education, defence, diplomacy and cultural exchange. Carney also welcomed the signing of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, defence and diplomatic cooperation arrangements, and commercial agreements linked to the UAE’s $70-billion investment commitment.
Prime Minister Carney meets with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister Mark Carney met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and welcomed the Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and a new Strategic Partnership. They discussed cooperation in trade, investment, energy, defence, innovation, sustainable development, regional stability, maritime security, and the UAE’s planned investments in Canada.
Prime Minister Carney to host Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal to advance an ambitious new Canada-EU partnership
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will host the Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal on October 29–30, 2026. He will meet with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to advance a new Canada-EU partnership covering trade, technology, energy and security.
Prime Minister Carney to welcome Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to strengthen Canada’s economic and security partnership with the United Arab Emirates
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit Ottawa on October 26–27, 2026. They will seek to expand Canada-UAE cooperation in trade, investment, defence and security, energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, development, space, communications, quantum technologies and artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Carney’s historic visit to Türkiye launches new Strategic Partnership across trade, defence, and energy
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a Canada-Türkiye Strategic Partnership with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his visit to Türkiye. Backed by a three-year action plan, it expands cooperation on trade, investment, defence, energy and people-to-people ties, including planned free trade negotiations, sector partnerships and an expanded air transport agreement.
Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Türkiye and launched a Canada-Türkiye Strategic Partnership covering trade, investment, energy, defence, security and people-to-people ties. Carney welcomed free trade talks, signed an expanded air transport agreement, announced a 2027 trade mission, and discussed international security issues.
Statement by Prime Minister Carney and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a Canada-Türkiye Strategic Partnership and a three-year action plan. The plan covers trade and investment, energy and climate cooperation, defence and security, and government and people-to-people ties, including work toward a free trade agreement and expanded collaboration in priority sectors.