Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Thursday. The visit focuses on bolstering trade, energy and defense collaborations between Canada and Turkey. According to Anadolu news agency, Canada is aiming to lessen its economic reliance on the United States through strengthened partnerships. Burhanettin Duran, Turkey’s communications chief, announced the upcoming meeting on Wednesday. The discussions are expected to cover a range of topics related to economic and security cooperation. This visit signals Canada's intent to forge a closer relationship with Turkey as a key strategic partner.