Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Chancellor Scholz underscored the close relationship between Canada and Germany. They discussed shared priorities, such as addressing climate change, advancing clean energy including green hydrogen, expanding economic co-operation, promoting trade and investment, and achieving progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the actions committed to at the Summit of the Future.

The two leaders discussed shared concerns over recent escalations in the Middle East and agreed on the importance of promoting lasting peace and security in the region. They also reiterated their commitment to stand with Ukraine as Russia continues its unjustifiable war of aggression.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Chancellor Scholz agreed to remain in close and regular contact and looked forward to continue working together to advance shared priorities, including in the context of Canada’s G7 Presidency next year.

Associated Links

• Canada-Germany relations
• Canada and the United Nations
• Prime Minister to travel to New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future
• Canada’s response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
• Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz