Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Bainimarama reaffirmed the close and longstanding friendship between Canada and Fiji. This partnership is anchored in strong people-to-people ties, a commitment to multilateralism, and shared priorities, including fighting climate change, responsible oceans governance, and economic security for all.
The leaders spoke of opportunities to deepen this relationship and enhance cooperation on these shared priorities.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Bainimarama also discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of the virus on the Pacific region.
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world.