After US Sanctions, Turkey Faces Arms Embargo From Canada Over Violation Of Drone Norms
April 13, 2021
After the US sanctions over its S-400 deal with Russia, Turkey faces an arms embargo from Canada following an investigation that revealed Canadian drones were diverted to Azerbaijan during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict last year.
Ottawa’s move has been termed as “double standards” by Ankara.
The decision to cancel export permits for military goods and technologies To Turkey was taken on April 12.
“This use [of drone technology] was not consistent with Canadian foreign policy, nor end-use assurances given by Turkey,” said Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau.
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