Carney says Canada raised issues on LGBTQ+ rights during meetings in Turkey
Canada is pursuing a new strategic partnership and free-trade talks with Turkey while raising human-rights concerns privately, Carney said.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Ankara on Thursday for a three-day trip aimed at striking a new strategic partnership and pursuing free trade with NATO ally Turkey.
- The visit occurs amid criticism regarding Turkey's human rights record, as Turkish authorities have targeted LGBTQ+ groups, detaining dozens of activists and raiding association offices.
- Carney told reporters in Istanbul that "engagement is not approval" and that Ottawa believes everyone should be able to live freely, safely and with dignity.
- During bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bestepe Presidential complex, Carney maintained that Canada raised human rights concerns with Turkish officials.
- Carney declined to confirm whether he personally addressed the issue with Erdogan, leaving ambiguity about the depth of rights discussions at the presidential level.
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Carney defends doing business with countries that don’t share Canada’s values
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s pursuit of trade with countries accused of human rights abuses, arguing few nations meet Canada’s standards. Wrapping up a visit to Turkey, Carney insisted engagement does not equal approval, but declined to say whether he personally challenged President Erdogan over his government’s crackdown.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is not particularly concerned about the rapprochement between Canada and Turkey, even though this country is criticized for violating the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Winnipeg Free Press
Carney not worried about closer Turkish ties amid nation's treatment of LGBTQ+ groups
ISTANBUL - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's not overly concerned about Canada seeking closer ties with Turkey amid criticism that the country has infringed on LGBTQ+ rights.
Al-Monitor
Carney says Canada raised issues on LGBTQ+ rights during meetings in Turkey
By Maria Cheng and Tuvan GumrukcuISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his team had raised issues over LGBTQ+ rights during meetings held with the Turkish government a day earlier, adding that Ottawa's engagement in partnerships did not mean approval of policies.Carney, who is holding the first bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian leader, was speaking to reporters in Istanbul after agreeing with Presi…
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