Browser not supportedToday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
The Prime Minister and the President underscored the importance of continued transatlantic unity in support of Ukraine’s defence and long-term reconstruction needs. They committed to holding Russia accountable for its brutal acts of aggression and to supporting those most affected by the consequences of Russia’s actions, including for emerging and developing economies.
The two leaders spoke about the importance of G7 unity in addressing the threat to democracy posed by disinformation and misinformation, noting the importance of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism launched at the G7 Leaders’ Summit hosted by Canada in 2018. They agreed to continue working closely together to ensure inclusive and responsible development of artificial intelligence, including through the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, of which both countries were founding members in 2020. The leaders discussed additional areas for further collaboration and cooperation, such as critical minerals and the green transition, science, innovation, research and development, and security and defence.
Both leaders expressed concern over rising violence and insecurity around the globe, noting in particular the political, humanitarian, and socio-economic crises in Haiti. On Haiti, Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized the importance of coordinated responses, including through the use of sanctions.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron further acknowledged the need for G7 ambition and unity in working with emerging economies to meet their needs. They spoke about the role of financing and reform of international financial institutions in mitigating the economic impacts of conflict, climate change, and other global challenges.