Trudeau and French President Macron convene in Ottawa to talk about Ukraine, the Middle East, and Artificial Intelligence.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron have announced plans for collaboration on various issues, including the conflict in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.
statement
between Trudeau and Macron was released as the French leader concluded his
two-day visit
to Canada. Macron arrived from New York on Sept. 25 and had dinner at Trudeau’s home at Rideau Cottage.
During his brief trip, Macron visited both Ottawa and Montreal.
The two leaders discussed the challenging situation in Lebanon during a morning meeting on Sept. 26 in Trudeau’s office.
call
for a three-week ceasefire along the
Lebanon-Israel border, a proposition
backed by some Arab nations.
They also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid delivery to the region.
France and Canada also expressed solidarity on the Ukraine conflict.
Macron’s visit follows France’s senate’s rejection of a trade deal with the EU and Canada in March, a decision that Macron expressed regret for.
The leaders emphasized their commitment to preserving the environment and combating climate change.
They highlighted efforts in civil nuclear cooperation, phasing out coal use, and the responsible development of artificial intelligence.
In the Indo-Pacific, the countries are enhancing strategic and military analysis and exploring options for joint patrols, including potential Canadian involvement in French aircraft carrier deployments.
