Mark Carney met with Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo to launch a new strategic partnership covering advanced technology, Arctic cooperation and defence-related industrial development.
The meeting reflects growing efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation in areas considered increasingly important for northern security and long-term economic resilience.
Arctic Security at the Center of Talks
As Arctic partners, Canada and Norway focused heavily on northern security challenges and resilience in the High North.
The two leaders discussed strengthening regional preparedness as strategic attention continues to rise across Arctic territories.
New Cooperation in Space Technologies
One major part of the agreement involves cooperation in dual-use space capabilities.
Planned areas include:
- satellite communications
- Earth observation systems
- navigation technologies
- maritime awareness systems
These capabilities are considered increasingly important for northern monitoring and infrastructure.
Joint Push on Sovereign Artificial Intelligence
The leaders also agreed to expand cooperation on sovereign AI systems.
The partnership will focus on:
- AI infrastructure
- research cooperation
- governance standards
- secure technology supply chains
Both sides emphasized building independent technological capability.
Critical Minerals Supply Chain Agreement Signed
A new memorandum on critical minerals was also concluded.
The goal is to improve secure supply chains through:
- expanded mineral trade
- technical cooperation
- exploration expertise
- value-added processing
This reflects wider international competition over mineral resources linked to energy and advanced manufacturing.
Defence Industrial Links Expanding
The meeting also highlighted growing defence-sector cooperation.
Officials referenced a new shipbuilding-related contract involving Norwegian and Canadian firms connected to future coast guard vessel design.
Shared Position on International Security
The two leaders also addressed rising tensions in the Middle East and reaffirmed support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia.
They stressed the need for diplomacy to prevent wider regional escalation.
Future Conference Planned in Toronto
Canada and Norway also announced plans for a ministerial conference in Toronto later this year focused on prisoners of war and detained civilians linked to the Ukraine conflict.
Trade Diversification Remains Priority
Prime Minister Carney also underlined the importance of expanding commercial ties as Canada seeks broader international economic partnerships.
Both leaders agreed to continue close contact after the Oslo discussions.
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