C After Wednesday’s meeting in Brussels highlighted close relations between the European Union and Canada, that are based on Strategic Partnership Agreement a Comprehensive economic and commercial agreement (CETA). They agreed on further deepening of cooperation, TASR reports.
Canadian Prime Minister arrived at a meeting with EU officials at a time when US President Donald Trump There is a risk of introducing duties on imports from Canada up to 25 percent. Trump has postponed this decision, but the threat of introducing duties continues.
According to DPA, Trudeau also decided to focus on the EU, where his country after the United States It exports its goods most often. “Friendship, alliance, partnership between Canada and the European Union has deepened over the years At a time when the world is more unpredictable and uncertain in many different aspects, “he said. The leaders discussed the importance of cooperation in promoting global economic security and stability. They also agreed that it is important to restore efforts to progress and diversify trade.
Despite the increase in trade in recent years, there are no business relations between EU and Canada without spots, writes DPA. The extensive free trade agreement has been preliminarily entered into force in 2017but still not raised it all 27 Member States of the Union, Therefore, it can only be applied in part.
Agreement but led to “Creating thousands of jobs and huge prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic”, said the outgoing Canadian Prime Minister. “Trade can be very beneficial and lead to a situation from which both parties will benefit,” She emphasized von Der Leyen.
Leaders in addition They confirmed the continued support of Ukraine in the war with Russia, which has been launching almost three years. They also talked about developments in the Middle East, in particular in the Gaza Strip and Syria. In this context welcomed the agreement between Israel and the Hamas Palestinian Movement about the ceasefire and release of hostages.
