Canada and UK Align on Iranian Attacks, Ukraine Support, and Defense Financing
The leaders highlighted plans to mobilize large-scale financing for defense supply chains through initiatives such as a proposed resilience bank.
Overview
- Prime Minister Mark Carney met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in London on March 16 during a bilateral visit.
- The two leaders condemned Iranian missile and drone strikes, citing hits on civilian and energy infrastructure.
- They voiced deep concern over civilian harm, the risk of wider regional escalation, and global economic fallout including rising energy prices.
- Both reaffirmed determination to maintain pressure on Russia and underscored steadfast support for Ukraine.
- They committed to deepen economic and security cooperation with plans to scale financing for defense production and supply chains, including the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.