Happy 100th Anniversary to the Republic of Türkiye! From Atatürk's proclamation of the Republic in 1923 to the modern and vibrant Türkiye of 2023, this nation and its people have flourished in innumerable ways, and built a country worthy of the world’s respect and admiration.
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'nin 100. Yılı Kutlu Olsun! Atatürk'ün 1923'te Cumhuriyeti ilan etmesinden 2023'ün modern ve canlı Türkiye'sine kadar, bu ulus ve halkı sayısız şekilde gelişti ve dünyanın saygı ve hayranlığına layık bir ülke inşa etti. Kanada, ulusal direncin, gücün ve
A day before the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, I am visiting
#An
ıtkabir, the eternal resting place of Atatürk. I am here alongside Ankara's entire diplomatic corps and many thousands of citizens from across the country, who have come to pay their respects to the
Canada's largest fishing vessel has just been launched ... in Türkiye!
Congratulations to 🇨🇦's
@BaffinFisheries
and 🇹🇷's
@TersanShipyard
on the successful launch of the Inuksuk II.
Another BIG example of commercial cooperation between Canada and Türkiye. This enormous ship is
I am deeply honoured today to be named as Canada’s next Ambassador to Türkiye — a beautiful and dynamic nation, rich in culture and history. I look forward to working with this country of immense geopolitical importance, as we move to strengthen our ties as allies and partners. I
Congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan, as your nation celebrates its Independence Day! Canada looks forward to working with 🇦🇿 on the most pressing global issue of our generation when, later this year, Baku plays host to
#COP29
and intn'l efforts to confront climate change.
We offer our condolences over the tragic loss of 12 Turkish military personnel, killed during counter-terrorism operations on December 22-23. Our thoughts are with their families and with the entire Turkish nation at this time.
Shocked to learn of horrific rape, murder of journalist
#VictoriaMarinova
in Ruse last night.She had recently exposed major story on theft of public funds in
#Bulgaria
. 3rd journo murdered in the EU this year.I join her colleagues &
@OSCE_RFoM
in calling for a full investigation.
Happy Independence Day to Georgia! This day, and everyday, Canada reiterates our steadfast support for Georgia's independence, sovereignty & territorial integrity. This year especially, we reaffirm Canada's admiration & support for the long-held democratic & Euro-Atlantic
It was my tremendous pleasure to welcome
@melaniejoly
to Türkiye this week. Over two days, our Foreign Minister held wide-ranging discussions with Vice President
@_cevdetyilmaz
, her counterpart
@HakanFidan
, and Presidential Advisor
@ackilic76
, among others.
She also took time
Bugün Kanada'nın bir sonraki Türkiye Büyükelçisi olarak seçilmekten büyük onur duyuyorum. Türkiye kültür ve tarih açısından zengin; harika ve dinamik bir ulusa sahip. Müttefikler ve ortaklar olarak bağlarımızı güçlendirmek için hareket ederken, muazzam jeopolitik öneme sahip bu
Wonderful to see something positive come across the international news wires, especially as it involves two of Canada’s most valued friends and Allies, Türkiye and Greece. 🇹🇷 🇬🇷
Türkiye and Greece signed a Declaration of Friendly Relations, marking a reset in ties after years of disputes.
The agreement addresses issues like maritime borders and was signed during the Turkish President Erdogan's official visit to Athens
Merhaba
@MFATurkiye
! Today in Ankara, I presented copies of my Letters of Credence to Ambassador Ahmet Cemil Miroglu, Director General of Protocol. Thank you for the warm welcome, Ambassador! 🇨🇦 🇹🇷
Disappointing outcome in Georgia’s parliament yesterday. The ruling party’s “foreign agents” bill is an obstacle on Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic path. Confident that Georgians will eventually overcome this setback, equipped with their nation’s typical stoicism and resolve.
Günaydın from beautiful, timeless, vibrant (and rainy) Istanbul! What better way to kick off my first official visit than with traditional Turkish breakfast (kahvaltı) on the banks of the Bosphorus, with my colleague and new friend
@TaraScheurwater
? The first of many, many
Almost daily, we hear good news out of Baku and Yerevan.
Today, Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to terms for meetings between their respective national border delimitation commissions.
Clear signs of progress towards lasting peace and stability — for a world desperately in need
So proud to be on hand Saturday morning as Canadian Armed Forces personnel, including members of our
@RCAF
Air Task Force + two CF-18 Hornets, took part in Romania's National Day parade celebrating the Great Union of 1918 & 100 years of modern statehood.
#Romania100
#WeAreNATO
I am troubled by reports this evening that Laura Kovesi has been placed under “judicial control” by Romanian authorities, prohibited from leaving the country, and banned from speaking to the media.
@CanadaRomania
More good news this week, as Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to new steps on the path towards a comprehensive peace agreement.
Key confidence-building measures have been agreed, as the result of unprecedented direct negotiations.
Canada encourages the continuation of dialogue
Bianca Andreescu has defeated Serena Williams after Williams retired in the first set due to injury.
Andreescu is the first Canadian woman to win the tournament in 50 years.
Yesterday, at Çanakkale, I joined a delegation led by the
@GovNL
to commemorate the sacrifices made by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. A mournful yet beautiful spot along the Dardanelles, where the Caribou now stands watch over so many
It has been the privilege of my career to have been Canada's Ambassador to Romania. Today, President Klaus Iohannis granted me the National Order of Merit, in the rank of Grand Cross, "as a sign of appreciation for substantial involvement ...
Canada reaffirms its support for Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty, in the face of ongoing transgressions by Russia and its proxies in the occupied territories. The recent decision by separatist authorities in occupied
#Abkhazia
to transfer the estate at
#Bichvinta
I’m in Tbilisi this week for a series of meetings & consultations with government representatives, civil society, international organizations & the diplomatic community. It’s important to Canada that Georgian democracy is sustained and strengthened, and that Georgia continues
This week, at the invitation of the
@ifrc
and the Turkish Red Crescent, I visited the provinces of
#Ad
ıyaman and
#Malatya
, which were among the worst impacted by last year’s earthquakes. Given the enormity of the disaster, it will take years for the affected communities to fully
An appalling act of terrorism carried out today in Ankara. Great admiration for the police officers who repelled this attack. Wishing those injured a swift recovery, as we stand in solidarity with them and with all of Türkiye, against terrorism. 🇨🇦 🇹🇷
Staff and families of
@CanEmbTurkiye
gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day in Ankara. We recognize and honour those who have served and continue to serve, and have sacrificed to give us freedom, peace and security.
#CanadaRemembers
Personnel et familles de
@AmbCanTurkiye
se
Canadian Forces deployed to
#NATO
Multinational Division-Southeast and Air Task Force-Romania take part in Romania’s national day parade. La multi ani, Romania!
#ZiuaNationala
#opREASSURANCE
#WeAreNATO
🇨🇦🇷🇴🎉
🇨🇦✈️🇷🇴A thrill to welcome the inaugural
@AirCanadaRouge
direct flight from Montreal to Romania! Twice weekly flights between Bucharest and Montreal & Toronto are underway! The only nonstop service between
#Romania
& North America!
#YUL
#YYZ
#OTP
📽️
This week, I was delighted to welcome Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cindy Termorshuizen to Ankara. The productive visit featured extensive bilateral and foreign policy consultations
@MFATurkiye
, hosted by Deputy Minister Burak
@Akcapar
and Director General
A true pleasure this week to welcome members of the
@RCAF_ARC
to M. Kogalniceanu airbase, as they begin their 4-month mission to carry out Enhanced Air Policing in
#Romania
under NATO’s opREASSURANCE. A perfect mission handover from the UK’s
@RoyalAirForce
!
#WeAreNATO
Today in Ankara, Canadian officials met with their Turkish counterparts for bilateral counter-terrorism consultations. We discussed our close collaboration in multilateral fora, such as the Global Coalition Against DAESH and shared views on the threats posed by terrorist groups,
As an unrepentant cartophile, I had the special privilege of a private tour of the General Directorate of Mapping, of the Turkish Ministry of Defence. The Directorate's on-site museum in Ankara catalogues hundreds of years of cartography, from the Ottoman era to modern times. My
A look back at our wonderful Canada Day event in Ankara | Un retour sur notre merveilleux événement de la fête du Canada à Ankara | Ankara'da düzenlenen muhteşem Kanada Günü etkinliğimize bir bakış...
I’m in Antalya this weekend to attend Türkiye’s premier annual diplomatic conference. The 2024 edition of the
@AntalyaDF
takes place at a time of major turmoil in international affairs. Creative and courageous diplomacy is needed now, more than ever.
#ADF2024
A pleasure today to present copies of credentials to 🇬🇪 First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lasha Darsalia.
Appreciated the wide-ranging and in-depth discussion with
@LashaDarsalia2
and his
@MFAgovge
colleagues, focused on cooperation in the fields of defence and security,
Today, Canada is proud to announce a contribution of $150,000 to supply personal protective equipment and material support to medical frontline workers in the Republic of Moldova, to assist them in their ongoing fight against COVID19. 🇨🇦🇲🇩
Today, on Romania’s National Day of Commemorating the Holocaust, I had the special honour to attend the unveiling of the Elie Wiesel memorial in Bucharest. A son of Romania, he exemplified the hope & resilience that is common to all humanity. And it was a bright, beautiful day.
Very pleased to meet with Deputy Minister Ambassador Berris Ekinci as she takes on her new and important role
@MFATurkiye
. Looking forward to working together to advance 🇹🇷-🇨🇦 cooperation!
Great meeting today with
@Paolo_g_Marchi
, UNICEF’s highly dedicated Representative in Türkiye. Heartened to learn more about
@unicefturk
’s important work for children across 🇹🇷. Canada is proud to be the world’s 3rd largest contributor to
@UNICEF
, aiding in both sustainable
🇬🇪 Hello Tbilisi! 🇬🇪
გილოცავთ გიორგობას!
I’ve landed in Georgia’s beautiful capital — appropriately enough, on St. George’s Day!
Looking forward to a series of meetings here over the next few days.
In the meantime, I wish a Happy St. George’s Day /
#Giorgoba
to all our
On September 20th 1915, soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment landed at
#Gallipoli
, entering one of the of most harrowing and destructive battles of the First World War. The Newfoundlanders suffered 120 casualties in the Gallipoli campaign, among the staggering 500,000
Today, on the 27th of August, the Republic of Moldova celebrates 27 years of statehood. Happy Independence Day from your friends in Canada! Our best wishes to all citizens of Moldova for a future of peace, prosperity, and progress in the years to come. La multi ani! 🇲🇩🇨🇦
Thrilled to spend Friday evening with
@RoyalCanNavy
personnel aboard HMCS Charlottetown, set against the spectacular backdrop the Golden Horn in Istanbul. Currently flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, the Charlottetown is on a 6-month deployment to the Mediterranean,
Simona does it again! Romania's own and World
#1
@Simona_Halep
keeps racking up the wins... This time in Montreal
@CoupeRogers
. Always wonderful to host you in Canada... Felicitări Simona! 🇷🇴🇨🇦🏆🥇🎾
👑 Montreal Queen
SHE DID IT!!
@SimonaHalep
wins back to back
#CoupeRogers
titles in Montreal.
2 heures et 40 minutes plus tard, Simona Halep règne à nouveau grâce à une victoire enlevante de 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-4 face à Sloane Stephens. WOW.
#CoupeRogers
#USOpenSeries
At 2m20s of this video link, two CF-18s of the Royal Canadian Air Force, on
#NATO
#opREASSURANCE
deployment, fly over Bucharest’s Arcul Triumf during Romania’s national day parade
#ZiuaNationala
🇨🇦🇷🇴🎉
Yesterday, I had the privilege to meet with Davut Gül, Governor of Istanbul Province, to discuss opportunities for cooperation between Canada and Türkiye’s largest city.
Globally-connected, and synonymous with world history, commerce, and culture, the Istanbul metropolitan area
Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with both
@vasipsahin
, Governor of Ankara Province, and
@mansuryavas06
, Mayor of Ankara.
Türkiye’s vibrant capital has a population of nearly 6 million and is one of the fastest growing urban areas in the country. Perhaps most
Very distressing news from Erzincan. Our thoughts are with the workers trapped and for their families. Encouraged by the quick response from AFAD and the rescue teams involved, as they undertake their heroic work. 1/2
Today at the port of Constanta, a special honour for the crew of HMCS Toronto to welcome aboard Romanian President, H.E. Klaus Iohannis! Canadians are proud to count Romania among our closest friends and allies. Together on the Black Sea for
#SeaShield2019
#WeAreNATO
🇨🇦🇷🇴⚓️
A stunning late autumn morning as we marked
#RemembranceDay
in Romania. Two Canadian airmen are commemorated in perpetuity at the Commonwealth War Cemetery, here on the outskirts of Bucharest. Was pleased that my family could join me this year to remember all the fallen.🌺
Another great meeting focused on boosting trade and investment between Canada & Türkiye. Was pleased to move the agenda forward in Ankara with DEİK’s Türkiye-Canada Business Council Vice-President Nursel Atar, and
@CanadaTurkiyeBC
’s Executive Director Mike Ward, visiting from
Discouraging news with the forced dismissal of
#DNA
Chief Prosecutor Laura
#Kovesi
. She has served
#Romania
with unmatched dedication,and will continue to do so as prosector outside the DNA. The fight against corruption,on the foundations she has built,will continue.
@EyesAbroad
A distinct privilege today to award the Special Service Medal with NATO bar to 130 members of the
@CanadianForces
, in recognition of their invaluable contribution to opREASSURANCE, as AirTaskForce-Romania, conducting Enhanced Air Policing in the skies over Romania & the Black Sea
Although ancient and timeless, Istanbul is the beating heart of a vibrant, modern Türkiye. Thank you, Mayor İmamoğlu for an excellent discussion about the vast opportunities for cooperation between our two nations’ urban centres, in innovation, education, and exchange.
I had the pleasure of meeting with Canadian Ambassador Kevin Hamilton and Consul General Tara Scheurwater here in Istanbul. As we have longstanding strong diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Canada, we discussed exciting new opportunities to strengthen the ties between our
Canada and Türkiye share a tradition of compassionate, global leadership in international development assistance. My thanks to TiKA President
@SerkanKayalar_
for our discussion today about our two countries’ approaches and priorities for international aid — from poverty
22-23 Aralık tarihlerinde terörle mücadele operasyonları sırasında hayatını kaybeden 12 Türk askeri için taziyelerimizi sunuyoruz. Şehit ailelerine ve tüm Türk ulusuna başsağlığı dileriz.
It was great to connect again with U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan. Canada and the United States have always shared a commitment to supporting Georgia on its Euro-Atlantic path. In these challenging times, our commitment today is as strong as ever.
Yesterday at
@CanadaRomania
, we hosted Dan Barna, leader of the Save Romania Union (USR) party, for an enlightening dialogue with all G7 Ambassadors in Romania. Interesting to hear USR’s views on current events, and to learn more about the party’s platform and priorities.
Terrible news from Bulgaria this morning, following a fatal bus crash near Sofia. Our thoughts are with our Bulgarian friends today, especially the residents of Bozhurishte village, home to the majority of those killed and injured.
A sincere pleasure to welcome Lt-General Al Meinzinger, commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, to
#Romania
this week. An important visit as we intensify our defence relationship across the board & as the
@RCAF_ARC
continues with Enhanced Air Policing
#WeAreNATO
#opREASSURANCE
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 figthers are presently conducting NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania. Stay tuned over the next few days with Allied Air Command for updates on how Canada and Romania are working together to
#SecureTheSkies
🔗
A fabulous
#CanadaDay2018
celebration in Bucharest! My thanks to our 500+ guests, supporters & corporate sponsors, including
@AirCanadaRouge
with their grand prize of 2 return tickets to YYZ or YUL. Marking 151 yrs since 🇨🇦's Confederation & 100 yrs since 🇷🇴's Great Union!
At outset of his historic visit to Romania, an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis today at Cotroceni Palace, hosted by His Excellency Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania. 🇷🇴🇻🇦
@CanadaRomania
@CanadaHolySee
As I near the end of my assignment in Romania, I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with FM
@BogdanAurescu
to review all that our two countries have accomplished, and the challenges we’ve overcome together, over the past 4 years. Va mulţumim!
🇨🇦🇷🇴🔗
A busy and productive day in the Georgian capital. Valuable discussions with Vato Gogsadze, Foreign Policy Advisor to President
@Zourabichvili_S
; EU Ambassador Pawel Herczynski
@EUinGeorgia
; Tibor Kozma, Deputy Head of
@EUMMGeorgia
; and Alexander Vinnikov, Head of the NATO
As Bulgaria’s impressive EU Presidency continues, a great pleasure to welcome Canada’s Special Envoy to the EU & Europe
@AmbStephaneDion
to Sofia today 🇧🇬🇨🇦🇪🇺
#HeartOfTheBalkans
A sparkling morning in Bucharest, marking 3 years since the founding of NATO’s Multinational Division Southeast HQ, to which the
@CanadianForces
contribute a staff complement of 3 key specialists
#WeAreNATO
#opREASSURANCE
🇦🇱🇧🇬🇨🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇵🇱🇷🇴🇸🇰🇪🇸🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸
The setting for my meetings today at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs….
The MFA building was once the Tiflis branch of the State Bank of the Russian Empire — target of the infamous 1907 Tiflis bank robbery.
#History
🔗
🔗
Productive meeting with Dr. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy, along with Deputy Minister
@beratconkar
& Senior Advisor, Taha Meli Arvas. Burgeoning opportunities for collaboration on renewables, critical minerals, supply chain resilience, and exploration are poised to take
Both Canada & Türkiye share special relationships with Somalia, through our people-to-people ties + a myriad of cooperation initiatives. It was therefore my pleasure to welcome to Ankara the new Somali Ambassador, H.E.
@Fathudin_Ospite
. A great discussion, in which we discovered
This week, we welcomed Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, to Romania. The CDS visited
@RCAF_ARC
personnel deployed to M. Kogalniceanu base, where they’re conducting air policing ops with our Romanian Allies as part of
#NATO
’s regional tailored fwd presence.
The Canadian Embassy
@CanEmbTurkiye
and Consulate General
@CanadainISTBL
are proud to partner with Koç Holding, the largest industrial conglomerate in Türkiye, to develop projects which link Canadian and Turkish companies, universities, and research institutes in the fields of
I got to spend the 1st day of the new school year in
#Sibiu
, helping inaugurate the first
#MapleBear
school anywhere in Central & Eastern Europe! So wonderful to meet the teachers, parents, and students as they start their exciting adventure in learning - the Canadian way! 🇨🇦🇷🇴