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UK, Canada pledge closer ties on trade, defence, AI

The United Kingdom and Canada have discussed strengthening cooperation on trade, defence, and artificial intelligence during a meeting between their leader Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-canada-pledge-closer-ties-on-trade-defence-ai/

UK, Canada pledge closer ties on trade, defence, AI

The UK and Canada have pledged to enhance their cooperation on trade, defence, and artificial intelligence following a meeting between their respective prime ministers in the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the UK before the two leaders attended an Everton football match. During the meeting, they emphasized the importance of building close ties with European partners, particularly in trade and defence.

Starmer praised Canada's role as the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme, a joint defence initiative. They also discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, agreeing that governments and technology companies should collaborate to address concerns related to AI and online safety.

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