Trudeau Congratulates Rishi Sunak, Promises More Diplomatic Ties

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has congratulated the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, promising continuous diplomatic ties between the two countries.

 

Newsonline reports that Trudeau said UK and Canada shared strong diplomatic ties which are defined by shared history, and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights.

 

In a statement on Tuesday, Trudeau assured Rishi Sunak of “Canada’s partnership with the United Kingdom,” adding that the relationship between the two countries over the years is “one of the strongest relationships between any two countries in the world, is defined by our rich shared history, our close friendship, and an unwavering commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rules-based international order. This includes our close partnership through the United Nations, international financial institutions, and other multilateral organizations. We are the only two countries to be members of the Commonwealth, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, G7, and G20.”

 

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The Canadian Prime Minister added, “I look forward to working with Prime Minister Sunak to strengthen this relationship as we continue to address ongoing global concerns, including Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, economic uncertainty, and climate change. I also look forward to collaborating with Prime Minister Sunak to bolster our important economic relationship as we negotiate a comprehensive, ambitious, and inclusive Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, as well the U.K.’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

 

He further said, “together, we will remain focused on creating good middle-class jobs and opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic, while driving economic growth that benefits everyone.”

 

Trudeau also wished the former Prime Minister, Elizabeth Truss all the best in her future endeavours.