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Prime Minister Harper speaks with President of the United States, Barack Obama

8 November 2012
Bangalore, India
Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke tonight from India with the President of the United States, Barack Obama.  The Prime Minister extended his sincere congratulations to the President on his victory and wished him well on his second term. 

During their conversation, Prime Minister Harper and President Obama underlined the deep friendship that exists between Canada and the US - a relationship underpinned by the largest bilateral trading relationship in the world as well as close collaboration internationally on peace and security.

During the call, the Prime Minister conveyed that he looks forward to continuing to work with the President on initiatives vital to both countries. In the context of the global economic situation, Prime Minister Harper used the opportunity to convey to the President the importance of the White House and Congress working together to tackle the US fiscal situation.

The Prime Minister is in India for a six-day State Visit to advance Canada’s economic and trade objectives. Following India, the Prime Minister will stop in the Philippines and Hong Kong before returning to Ottawa.


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