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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez

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Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez.

The Prime Minister and President exchanged views on a number of international issues, including the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. They agreed that Canadian and Paraguayan officials would continue to work together to promote democracy, rule of law and human rights in Venezuela, including through the Lima Group. 

The two leaders also welcomed the progress in the Canada-Mercosur trade negotiations and looked forward to advancing discussions further at the next negotiating round in Ottawa.