Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The two leaders discussed global issues, and reaffirmed the close co-operation between their countries, anchored in common priorities such as inclusive trade, economic growth, clean innovation, and the fight against climate change and its impacts. Prime Minister Trudeau thanked President Boric for Chile’s firefighting support to Canada this devastating wildfire season.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed their shared commitment to strengthening multilateralism and the rules-based international order, including in response to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. They discussed joint action to advance gender equality, human rights, and global and regional security. They also emphasized their support for Haitian-led solutions to address the security and humanitarian crises in Haiti.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Boric agreed to stay in close contact and looked forward to ongoing collaboration.