Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Australia to discuss critical minerals and defence, aiming to deepen ties with a key “middle power” partner.
SYDNEY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Australia on Tuesday. His visit aims to attract investment and deepen ties with a fellow “middle power” partner.
Carney will address the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney on Wednesday. He is then scheduled to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and address parliament in Canberra.
The trip is part of a broader Asia-Pacific tour. It seeks to reduce reliance on the United States amid what Carney has described as a fading US-led global order.
His arrival follows recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Both Canada and Australia have expressed support for those actions.
Albanese’s office said the visit will focus on economic security and critical minerals. Australia holds vast reserves of these resources, which are essential for modern technology.
Defence cooperation is also a key item on the agenda. The Australian leader framed Carney as a like-minded partner facing shared global challenges.
“As our countries face new challenges and opportunities, we must deepen our cooperation with partners to promote our national interests,” Albanese said last week.
