Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Chancellor Scholz underscored their pledge to stand with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion for as long as it takes, including through the establishment of long-term bilateral security commitments. They discussed their ongoing concerns regarding the security of the Black Sea region and the related impacts on global food security, further to Russia’s decision to withdraw their participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July. The leaders also noted other global issues, including support for Haitian-led solutions to address the security and humanitarian crises in Haiti.
The Prime Minister and the Chancellor highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration on a number of other shared priorities, such as enhancing trade and investment and supporting the clean energy and critical minerals sectors.
The Prime Minister and the Chancellor emphasized the depth and strength of the bilateral relationship between Canada and Germany, and their commitment to continue working together to tackle global issues.