Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated President von der Leyen on her recent re-election. The two leaders reaffirmed the strong relationship between Canada and the European Union (EU) and looked forward to continue working together in her next mandate to advance shared priorities, such as investing in clean technologies, protecting nature and halting biodiversity loss, and bolstering energy and economic security, including to ensure a level playing field. They also emphasized the importance of advancing peace and security, promoting democracy and human rights, and upholding the rules-based international order.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed ongoing geopolitical crises around the world. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression and emphasized the importance of promoting peace and security in the Middle East, noting the urgent need to avoid further escalation in the region.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Venezuela following last month’s election. The Prime Minister shared concerns over post-election violence and underlined the importance of transparency and an outcome that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President von der Leyen looked forward to continue advancing the strong relationship between Canada and the EU, and they agreed to remain in close and regular contact.
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