As reported on the European Commission website
In a phone conversation between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, discussions focused on strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between the European Union and Canada. This information was published on the official website of the European Commission.
The main topics of the conversation included enhancing the competitiveness of both economies amid changes in global trade and economic instability. The leaders also emphasized the development of strategic partnership and expanding cooperation between the EU and countries that have signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The parties noted the success of the recent EU–Canada summit and achievements in implementing joint initiatives. Special attention was given to cooperation in areas such as industrial policy, digital trade, critical raw materials, and clean technologies.
Additionally, Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Carney discussed new opportunities for joint work in defense procurement and production within the framework of the new Security and Defense Partnership.
The leaders agreed to maintain close contact and continue active cooperation to strengthen mutual relations.
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