22.10.2026 17:11
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, who came to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Noting that the visit is the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Türkiye, Carney said, “We are here to take our partnership to the next level.” Following a one-on-one and inter-delegation meeting, the two leaders will hold a joint press conference.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Ankara to strengthen the partnership between the two countries and improve opportunities for economic cooperation. Carney met with President Erdoğan.
CAVALRY ESCORTED
The cavalry met Carney’s official vehicle on the street in front of the Presidential Complex and escorted the vehicle to the protocol gate. President Erdoğan welcomed Carney at the main entrance gate of the Complex. After the two leaders took their places in the ceremony area, the military band played the national anthems of both countries.
A 21-GUN SALUTE WAS FIRED
Flags and soldiers representing the 16 Turkish states in history were present at the ceremony. A 21-gun salute was fired. Carney greeted the Presidential Guard Regiment Ceremonial Unit by saying “Hello, soldier.” The two leaders introduced their delegations to each other.
THEY POSED IN FRONT OF THE FLAGS
President Erdoğan and Carney shook hands in front of the Turkish and Canadian flags on the stairs and posed for members of the press. Then they moved on to a one-on-one meeting and inter-delegation talks. After the meetings, the two leaders are expected to hold a joint press conference.
NAMES ATTENDING THE CEREMONY
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, MİT Director İbrahim Kalın, Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Görgün, Chief of the Presidential Private Office Hasan Doğan, Presidency Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, President's Chief Advisor for Foreign Policy and Security Akif Çağatay Kılıç, Turkey's Ambassador to Ottawa Can Dizdar, and Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat were also present at the ceremony.
“WE ARE HERE TO TAKE OUR PARTNERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL”
Carney shared footage showing his landing in Ankara on his social media account with the message “I have arrived in Ankara.” Noting that the visit was the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey, Carney said, “We are here to take our partnership to the next level.”
EMPHASIS ON ACCESS TO THE TURKISH MARKET
Carney emphasized that they want to increase access to the Turkish market, which has a population of more than 85 million, and create new economic opportunities for the workers and businesses of both countries. After his engagements in Ankara, the Canadian Prime Minister is expected to go on to Istanbul.