Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The two Prime Ministers met during the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day in Portsmouth, from where Canadian, British, American, and other allied troops embarked side-by-side in Operation Overlord. Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister May paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifices made by Allied soldiers.
Reflecting on the rules-based international order that emerged from the devastation of the Second World War to rebuild global peace and prosperity, the Prime Ministers agreed on the need to work closely together on supporting and enhancing this order in the face of current geopolitical challenges.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister May discussed the current status of the United Kingdom’s planning for withdrawing from the European Union. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated his commitment to maintaining a strong relationship, as well as trade ties to continue supporting jobs & business opportunities between the two countries.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister May shared perspectives on a range of international priorities, including relations with China, developments in the Middle East, combatting climate change, the upcoming G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, the Commonwealth and the importance of effective international institutions.