OTTAWA, Canada – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Tuesday announced that the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, will visit Canada on June 6, 2022.
“Canada and Chile have a deep relationship, rooted in shared values. We are committed to democracy, human rights and gender equality, combatting climate change, and promoting inclusive trade and international cooperation to address peace and security challenges. I look forward to my meeting with President Boric, where we will aim to strengthen our collaboration, both within the Americas and globally,” said prime minister Trudeau.
Prime minister Trudeau and president Boric will meet to advance shared priorities and address global issues.
“The leaders will discuss taking ambitious climate action including oceans protection and pollution pricing, promoting democracy, advancing human rights and gender equality, furthering meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples, and growing our economies and the middle class. The two leaders will also discuss Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and the importance of working closely with partners throughout the Americas and around the world to continue to hold Russia accountable and support Ukrainians who have been displaced,” said the prime minister’s office – communications. In addition, “prime minister Trudeau and president Boric will meet with high school students for a discussion on youth leadership.”