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Canada, Ireland Forge Sweeping New Partnership

(MENAFN) Canada and Ireland struck a broad bilateral cooperation framework Saturday, covering trade, investment, security and technology, following face-to-face talks between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin.

In a joint statement, the two leaders said the framework would help "deepen bilateral cooperation, strengthen economic resilience, enhance long-term competitiveness, and advance shared strategic interests."

The accord arrives at a strategically significant moment, with Ireland set to assume the presidency of the Council of the EU on July 1.

— Key Pillars of the Agreement
The two nations committed to expanding trade and investment flows, reinforcing cooperation on economic security and supply chain resilience, and accelerating implementation of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

On the security front, both countries agreed to launch annual foreign ministry consultations and broaden cooperation between the Canadian Armed Forces and the Irish Defense Forces, with a particular emphasis on maritime security training.

The framework also charts a course for closer collaboration on artificial intelligence and scientific research, with both governments expressing support for "trustworthy AI systems grounded in shared democratic values."

— Shared Stances on Ukraine and the Middle East
Carney and Martin used the occasion to reaffirm their joint backing for Ukraine and pledged continued coordination in pursuit of peace and stability across the Middle East.

The leaders jointly characterized their commitments as a "practical, forward-looking, and action-oriented framework" for deepening the ties between their two nations.

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