16 March 2026 10:48 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Mark Carney meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks; expressed concern over civilian toll and economic impact
Reaffirmed pressure on Russia, support for Ukraine, and deeper Canada‑UK economic and security cooperation

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Prime Minister Carney met Prime Minister Starmer during his bilateral visit to the United Kingdom following their participation in the recent G7 Leaders' virtual meeting.
They condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure and expressed concern about civilian toll, regional escalation risk, and rising energy prices.
They reaffirmed determination to maintain pressure on Russia, underscored steadfast support for Ukraine, and emphasised mobilising financing for defence production, including the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

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Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer, during his bilateral visit to the UK. Following their participation in last week’s G7 Leaders’ virtual meeting, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer discussed the situation in the Middle East. They condemned the Iranian regime’s missile and drone attacks, including on civilian and energy infrastructure, and expressed deep concern over the toll on civilians, the risk of further regional escalation, and the broader global economic consequences of the conflict, including rising energy prices. The prime ministers also reaffirmed their determination to maintain pressure on Russia to end its war of aggression against Ukraine and underscored Canada and the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer affirmed the strength of the Canada-UK partnership and the work underway to deepen economic and security cooperation. They emphasised innovative approaches to mobilise financing at scale to strengthen defence production and supply chains, including through initiatives such as the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer agreed to remain in close contact. Canada-United Kingdom relations

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