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Nov 13, 2026 1:25 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur with files from The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Mark Carney held key meetings with European leaders in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday during the European Political Community summit, focusing on strengthening security and trade relations.
Canada was the only non-European country participating in the summit for the second time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also briefed Carney and other European leaders on the latest developments in ongoing peace talks with Russia.
During the discussions, Carney reaffirmed Canada's full commitment to protecting Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of expanding trade partnerships. He held bilateral meetings with leaders from Greece and Cyprus, as both countries have yet to formally ratify the decade-old free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.
Following the high-level meetings in Dublin, Carney travelled to the Philippines to participate in Asian summits.
