Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni highlighted the close relationship between Canada and Italy, emphasizing ongoing collaboration through the Italy–Canada Roadmap for Enhanced Cooperation, which was launched in June.
The prime ministers exchanged views on ongoing global challenges. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to stand with Ukraine against Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. They discussed their support for Ukraine as it resists Russia’s unjustifiable invasion as well as the importance of promoting peace and security in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Meloni on the ongoing success of Italy’s G7 Presidency. As Canada prepares to assume the G7 Presidency in 2025, Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed the importance of an ambitious G7 agenda that ensures continuity between the presidencies, addresses global challenges, and delivers concrete results.
The leaders agreed to remain in close and regular contact.
Associated Links
- Canada-Italy relations
- Canada and the G20
- Canada and the G7
- Italy–Canada Roadmap for Enhanced Cooperation
- Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Canada’s response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
- Prime Minister to participate in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and the G20 Leaders’ Summit