Canada and Japan discuss further assistance to Ukraine at APEC summit

Canada and Japan discuss further assistance to Ukraine at APEC summit

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November 18 2023, 12:33 AM • 2427 views

Trudeau and Kishida discussed further support for Ukraine in countering full-scale Russian aggression.

The Prime Ministers of Canada and Japan discussed during a personal meeting meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Summit. discussed further assistance measures. This was reported in the office of the head of the of the Canadian government, UNN reports .

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  1. They recalled the growth of bilateral ties in the areas of trade, investment and innovation, as well as the importance of building sustainable supply chains.

It is noted that both politicians confirmed the strength of the of the strategic partnership between Canada and Japan and the commitment of both countries to to a free, open and inclusive Asia-Pacific region.

They recalled the growth of bilateral ties in the areas of trade, investment and innovation, as well as the importance of building sustainable supply chains.

They also emphasized their ongoing cooperation in the battery supply chain and industrial science and technology through memorandums of understanding signed by Canada and Japan during a trade mission in Ottawa last September.

The prime ministers discussed defense cooperation between Canada and Japan and committed to working together to address global crises, including the conflict in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. And Gaza, as well as North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of illegal and unjustified in the face of Russia's illegal and unjustified aggression and discussed further measures of assistance. 

the government said in a statement.

Prime Minister Trudeau praised Japan's leadership and coordination during its Japan's leadership and coordination during its G7 presidency to uphold the rules-based international order. international order. The prime ministers look forward to continuing to work together to continue working together to advance their priorities.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Kishida agreed to to remain in close contact and looked forward to meeting again.