Diplomatic Circles

Canada in ‘regular’ conversation with Turkey on extremist travellers, says new ambassador

The new Turkish ambassador advocates for renewed free trade talks, says increasing flights from Toronto a key connection.

Kerim Uras, the new Turkish ambassador to Canada, arrived in December 2018 and days later presented his credentials to Governor General Julie Payette.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

February 20, 2019

As a “very important strategic location,” Turkey has an “influential” role to play in the fight against global terrorism and in catching foreign fighters, says the country’s new ambassador to Canada. An aviation hub, many people pass through Turkey, but its...

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