Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.
Prime Minister Trudeau unequivocally condemned Hamas’ large-scale attacks against Israel, and he reaffirmed that Canada fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself. He noted his grave concern about the atrocities that have been committed and that Canada is in touch with its international partners to monitor the situation and restore peace and security in the region.
The Prime Minister and the King expressed their concerns over escalation and loss of civilian life.
Prime Minister Trudeau provided an update on the situation between Canada and India, underscoring the importance of respecting the rule of law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Prime Minister Trudeau and His Majesty King Abdullah II underscored the close ties between Canada and Jordan and agreed to remain in contact as the situation evolves.