Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, about the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister and the Emir discussed recent events in Syria and the end of the Assad regime. Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed his commitment to the Syrian people and underscored the need …
Trudeau talks to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman. The Prime Minister and His Royal Highness discussed recent events in Syria and the end of the Assad regime. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Syrian people and underscored the need for …
Minister Joly meets counterparts on trip to Chile and Peru
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, travelled to Santiago, Chile, for a bilateral visit, and to Lima, Peru, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Annual Ministerial Meeting. While in Santiago she met with the Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaveren, to build on the long-standing friendship, strengthened by people-to-people ties, between Canada and Chile. They discussed …
Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on being elected as US President
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement on the result of the United States presidential election: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected as President of the United States of America for a second term, and Senator JD Vance for his election as Vice-President of the United States (U.S.). “Canada …
Canada at Ukraine’s 10-Point Peace Formula
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday concluded the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s 10-Point Peace Formula, which she co-hosted in Montréal with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. At the conference, the ministers announced the Montréal Pledge —concrete steps to help return prisoners of …
Trudeau meets with President of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Laos – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The leaders highlighted the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines, rooted in deep people-to-people ties. President Marcos Jr. noted that the Canada-Philippines relationship is stronger than ever, and …
Trudeau meets with PM of Laos Sonexay Siphandone
Laos – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Siphandone on a successful year as ASEAN host and thanked him for hosting the ASEAN-Canada Special Summit on Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity and Resilience. Prime Minister Siphandone welcomed …
Trudeau meets with PM of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Laos – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Shinawatra on her recent appointment. The two leaders reaffirmed the strong ties between Canada and Thailand and discussed potential areas for increased collaboration on mutual priorities, including …
Trudeau meets with President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
New York City – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The leaders highlighted the close relationship between Canada and the European Union (EU) and the importance of continued collaboration on shared priorities, including economic security, sustainable development, …
Trudeau meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
New York – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Trudeau and His Majesty King Abdullah II discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the urgent need for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah to avoid further loss of …