The Canadian Prime Minister has said that Ireland and Canada were navigating a "global rupture" but that both countries were well placed to be a force for good by working together.
Mark Carney was speaking at the inaugural De Chastelain Public Lecture at Trinity College Dublin as part of his two-day visit to Ireland.
In a lengthy speech, Mr Carney said economic integration was being weaponised, adding that global conflicts were expanding and evolving.
"Canada, Ireland, and Europe are increasingly and immediately vulnerable to once-distant threats," he said.
However, the prime minister said that both Ireland and Canada were exceptionally well placed to be a force for good by working together.
Mr Carney expressed the hope that the strands of a new and better world could soon be woven.
Central to this is his determination to forge closer ties between likeminded countries or what he termed reliable partners.
Mr Carney said that both Canada and Ireland safeguard the values of human rights, dignity and pluralism.
His visit to Ireland has been billed as something of a homecoming.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary welcome the Carneys to Ireland
Earlier, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland was welcoming the Canadian Prime Minister "home".
Mr Carney, who has Irish grandparents, is in Ireland for a two-day visit which will see him take part in engagements in Dublin city centre.
He will also visit his grandparent's birthplace in Co Mayo tomorrow.
The Canadian prime minister arrived with his wife Diana Fox at Dublin Airport this morning, where they were greeted by the Taoiseach and his wife Mary Martin.
Canadian ambassador to Ireland Dennis King and his wife Jana Hemphill were also present, as well as Irish ambassador to Canada John Concannon and his wife Mary.
The prime minister and Taoiseach then held a one-on-one engagement and joint press conference at Government Buildings.
At the press conference, Mr Carney and Mr Martin announced a new "bilateral co-operation framework" on trade and investment, life sciences, research and innovation, and security and defence.
Watch: Taoiseach welcomes Canadian Prime Minister 'home' to Ireland
Mr Martin said Ireland was welcoming the prime minister "home".
"I know I speak for the people of Mayo, and indeed for the Irish people more broadly, when I say that we are deeply honoured to welcome him back," he said.
Mr Carney responded: "Micheál, thank you for welcoming me back home.
"It is a true pleasure to return to Dublin, and an honour to be the first Canadian prime minister in a decade to be making an official visit here."
He had earlier signed the official guestbook in Mr Martin's office, writing: "In deep appreciation for your leadership and that of Ireland towards a deeper relationship between our countries based on our shared history, common valued and bold ambitions."
The Government has hailed the visit as a "significant milestone" in relations between the two countries.
It said Ireland and Canada enjoy deep historical ties, with 4.4 million Canadians - more than 12% of the population - claiming Irish heritage.
This weekend's official visit by the Canadian prime minister to the country of his forebears comes at a significant time for both Ireland and Canada.
Mr Carney has been vocal about Canada's need to seek out new alliances and markets and reduce its dependency on the United States, while international trade uncertainty about the US means Ireland also sees Canada as a partner for developing further trade in goods and services.
Mr Carney's visit to Ireland is part of a six day whistle-stop tour to Europe as he first visited France yesterday and will return there to participate in the G7 summit.
This evening, Mr Carney is attending a gala dinner in Dublin Castle, where he is meeting other members of the Government and also give a speech.
Speaking at the gala dinner, the Taoiseach said the two nations "enjoy a thriving and prosperous relationship".
"In the most unpredictable of global environments, we recognise that we have a opportunity to forge new and powerful ties between Ireland and Canada and Europe," he said.
Mr Carney told those in attendance that Canada, Ireland and Europe stand at the threshold of a "rupture in the global system".
Delivering a toast, he said: "A blessing to the kinship between the Irish and Canadian people, may we always meet each other at the threshold and cross it together."
Gardaí expect some rolling traffic delays in the city centre.
Delighted to welcome Canadian Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and Madame Diana Fox Carney to Ireland. 🇮🇪🇨🇦
An opportunity to strengthen the close bonds between our two countries. pic.twitter.com/M9VNYxWizC
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) June 13, 2026
Tomorrow, in Co Mayo it is likely that there will be traffic delays and restrictions.
The official aspects of the visit will commence in Westport when Mr Carney meets President Catherine Connolly in the historic settin…
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