By Maria Cheng
ANKARA, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey on Thursday, marking thefirst bilateral visit by a Canadian leader, as he seeks to deepen trade with other “middle powers” and ease dependence on the US.
Carney and Erdogan are expected to sign a declaration deepening cooperation in four areas including defense and energy, a person briefed on the matter said.