Germany and Canada have announced the expansion of cooperation in the field of defense and critical minerals.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the importance of the partnership in the face of global challenges, such as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The recent agreement targets essential minerals for the defense and green technology industries, aiming to reduce dependence on China. Canada, with its rich resources of rare metals, is becoming a strategic partner, and cooperation in the defense sector strengthens transatlantic relations and support for Ukraine.