Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte.
Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Mark Rutte on his new role as the NATO Secretary General.
The leaders discussed issues of shared interest. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to working with the United States of America and other allies and international partners to promote security and stability for people around the world. Prime Minister Trudeau underscored that NATO remains a cornerstone of transatlantic security and reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening the Alliance and increasing defence spending.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Secretary General Rutte also discussed Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. They expressed their deep concern and condemnation over North Korea’s troop deployment in support of Russia’s aggression and reiterated the importance of continued military, financial, and humanitarian assistance from all NATO Allies to support the Ukrainian government and people. The leaders underscored the significant support Canada has provided to Ukraine to date, through the donation of military equipment, training, economic support, and humanitarian assistance.
The leaders agreed to remain in close and regular contact.