Canada, Germany advance strategic partnership talks on security, critical minerals

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Canada and Germany advance talks on a Joint Strategic Partnership covering security, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, energy, and investment, following announcements at the NATO Summit.
The two countries sign a General Security of Information Agreement to enable secure exchange and protection of sensitive intelligence and operational data.
Ministers emphasize cooperation on economic security, building resilient supply chains, and critical minerals partnerships linked to the energy transition and manufacturing.

Ottawa talks broaden bilateral agenda

As reported by Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand meets Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, during his visit to Canada as both sides reaffirm their commitment to transatlantic cooperation, international peace and security, and the rules-based international order.

The ministers also restate support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for a just and lasting peace in line with international law and the UN Charter. Their discussions cover Russia's ongoing hybrid activities, with Anand reiterating Canada's solidarity with Germany after Russia's hybrid attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4.

Both ministers discuss closer cooperation on economic security, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and digital technologies. They also welcome efforts to build more resilient and diversified supply chains, including critical minerals partnerships tied to the energy transition and manufacturing.

Security pact and investment cooperation

Building on Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's announcement at the NATO Summit, the two ministers welcome progress in negotiations toward a Canada-Germany Joint Strategic Partnership. The planned framework spans security and defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, energy and investment.

The ministers also highlight the signing of a General Security of Information Agreement, which creates a framework for the secure exchange and protection of sensitive information between the two countries. Ottawa and Berlin say the accord is intended to support closer defence and security cooperation by enabling the exchange of intelligence, operational information and technical data.

The talks underscore the growing commercial and strategic relevance of Canada-Germany ties for supply chains, industrial policy and Euro-Atlantic security. Anand and Wadephul agree to remain in close contact as both governments work to advance shared priorities and strengthen regional security and prosperity.

Our earlier article on Canada–Vietnam trade talks in Ottawa covered how both countries moved to deepen commercial and investment cooperation, with discussions spanning energy, aerospace, agriculture, and agri-food. We also noted Canada’s push to expand market access in Southeast Asia, including the goal of concluding ASEAN–Canada free trade agreement negotiations by 2026 and Vietnam’s role through CPTPP governance.

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