![]() ![]() “We recognize – both of us – that China is an important economic partner, not just in the region but around the world,” Trudeau said. Trudeau also addressed tensions with China during a joint news conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, noting both countries plan to be careful in their approach with China. This is economic policy, it is climate policy and it is security policy.” “When we cut emissions, we can drive economic growth and build new strong, reliable supply chains that reduce our reliance on raw materials and components from countries such as China and Russia, too. “The clean economy presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to not only keep 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming within reach and to avert the worst impacts of climate change, but also to create and secure good, middle-class jobs for our people and grow our economies,” Trudeau wrote. In a statement Trudeau provided to the University of Toronto’s G7 research group ahead of the summit, the prime minister linked addressing climate change with increased security. The meeting between G7 countries comes amid elevated tensions with China in the region and an ongoing war in Ukraine, both of which are expected to be focuses of the summit.įor Canada’s part, it’s expected to seek the G7 members’ co-operation on providing ongoing support to Ukraine as well as addressing climate change. Seoul and Tokyo have also been working to repair their relations as they deepen three-way security co-operation with Washington in response to growing regional threats from North Korea and China. The Liberal government’s Indo-Pacific strategy provides a roadmap for strengthening military and economic relationships in the region to counterbalance the influence of Beijing. Prior to the summit, Trudeau concluded his first official visit to South Korea on Thursday where the two countries reached agreements on the supply chain of critical minerals - used for electric vehicles - and youth mobility.Ĭanada is hoping to expand its alliances beyond its traditional western partners by seeking closer relationships with South Korea and Japan. ![]()
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