The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and innovation, as well as the importance of resilient supply chains and economic security to create new opportunities for businesses. They spoke about continuing to expand cooperation in sectors such as energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. They also discussed their shared commitment to maintain and build on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which facilitates growth and creates jobs in both countries.
Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Kishida on Japan’s successful G7 Presidency this year and underscored the importance of continued G7 coordination to uphold the rules-based international order, bolster collective economic security, and address other shared priorities, including nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.
The leaders reiterated concerns about the global impacts of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war against Ukraine. They committed to continue working together, particularly with G7 partners and emerging economies, including in the Indo-Pacific region. The leaders discussed the critical need for G7 ambition and unity in working with emerging economies to meet their needs. In particular, they emphasized the role of financing and reform of international financial institutions in mitigating the economic impacts of conflict, climate change, and other global challenges. Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized the importance for G7 members to continue engaging on issues around the world, including the political, humanitarian, and security crisis in Sudan.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Kishida agreed to remain in close contact and looked forward to their collaboration on global issues at the G20 Summit in Delhi, India, in September 2023.