UK and Canada Strengthen NATO Ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed enhancing NATO's European focus and increasing defense spending. The conversation highlighted the two nations' strong security and defense relationship. They agreed on the strategic importance of these measures to bolster NATO's capabilities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-02-2026 02:57 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 02:57 IST
UK and Canada Strengthen NATO Ties
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in a pivotal discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, affirming the critical nature of the UK and Canada's robust security and defense partnership.

The conversation, confirmed by a Downing Street spokesperson, centered around the urgent need to amplify NATO's European focus and bolster defense budgets. Both leaders reached a consensus on these strategic imperatives, underscoring the significance of strengthening NATO's operational capacity.

This dialogue reflects the ongoing commitment of both nations to address shared security challenges and enhance their collaborative defense efforts within the broader NATO framework.

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