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21 may 2023

08:00
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. At the Summit, G7 leaders advanced common values and shared priorities including strengthening global economic security and resilience,...

08:00
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. At the Summit, G7 leaders advanced common values and shared priorities including strengthening global economic security and resilience,...

07:40
As Central Asian leaders arrive in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, to attend the China-Central Asia Summit with President Xi Jinping, the city shines ever brighter as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and at the center...

07:00
Note: All times local Hiroshima, Japan Private meetings 9:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting10:00 a.m.      The...


20 may 2023

22:43
Note: All times local Hiroshima, Japan Private meetings 9:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting10:00 a.m.      The...

20:19
Xi'an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, is about to witness the ancient route shine with new vitality as the high-level China-Central Asia Summit is being held from Thursday to Friday. The national flags of China and five Central Asian...

20:16
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders and their wives in Tang Paradise, a complex based on the site of the original relic of an imperial garden dating back to the Tang Dynasty, in Xi'an on...

10:59
The G7's shared vision of a stable, prosperous, and peaceful future for all has never been more important. Given increasing armed conflict and climate change, to food and energy insecurity, and pandemic, today's intersecting global crises call for...

07:00
Note: All times local Hiroshima, Japan Private meetings 8:30 a.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting9:10 a.m.        The...


19 may 2023

21:46
It is no coincidence that Xi'an has been chosen to host the first in-person gathering among heads of state of China and five Central Asian countries since their diplomatic ties were established 31 years ago. Over 2,100 years ago, Zhang Qian, a Han...

21:32
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the heads of five Central Asian countries planted six pomegranate trees after the China-Central Asia Summit. This symbolizes close solidarity and cooperation between the two sides and reflects the...

20:49
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday morning invited the first ladies of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to visit the historic Yisushe Theater in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The guests were Aigul Japarova, wife of...

20:31
It is no coincidence that Xi'an has been chosen to host the first in-person gathering among heads of state of China and five Central Asian countries since their diplomatic ties were established 31 years ago. Over 2,100 years ago, Zhang Qian, a Han...

20:15
CGTN America & CGTN UN releases "China, Central Asia Vow to Build a Closer Community with a Shared Future at Milestone Xi'an Summit" It is no coincidence that Xi'an has...

20:06
Note: All times local Hiroshima, Japan Private meetings 8:30 a.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting9:10 a.m.        The...

11:28
The Government of Canada continues to create new opportunities abroad for Canadian youth to experience other cultures and form lasting relationships. The Government of Canada also seeks to provide international youth with meaningful work and life...

11:12
Canada stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine as it defends itself in the face of Russia's war of aggression, and we will continue to support the Ukrainian people for as long as it takes. Today, at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, Prime Minister...

10:20
The Right Honourable David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, will present his first report on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. An embargoed reading will be held starting at 10:00 am EDT. Technical experts will be on hand to...

10:04
The China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, ended on Friday. "The China-Central Asia relationship is steeped in history, driven by broad actual needs, and built on solid popular support. Our relations are brimming with...

09:00
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 23 to participate in activities open to media. Event:              Chinatown...

09:00
A news report from China.org.cn on the China-Central Asia Summit:   After the leaders of the five Central Asia countries gathered in Beijing for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the first China-Central Asia Summit...

07:32
Today, at the United Nations Human Rights Council's 43rd Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working...

07:00
Note: All times local Hiroshima, Japan Private meetings 8:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting9:40 a.m.        The Prime...

04:00
Global Centre for Climate Mobility -- A senior delegation from Tuvalu, one of the world's most climate vulnerable countries, is visiting Geneva, Copenhagen, Paris, and Berlin to meet with senior government officials, UN representatives and civil...


18 may 2023

23:41
China's General Administration of Customs published data on Wednesday, showing that China's import and export volume with Central Asian countries amounted to 173.05 billion yuan ($24.8 billion) in the first four months, an increase of 37.3 percent...

20:33
Note: All times local Hiroshima, Japan Private meetings 8:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting9:40 a.m.        The Prime...

12:33
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Dr. Alfred N. Mutua, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, issued the following statement: "This week, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees...

09:00
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day: "Today, we reflect on the tragic loss of life during the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, which ended 14 years ago. Tens of thousands of Tamils...

08:44
Xi'an, China, receives presidents from five Central Asian countries, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as the China-Central Asia Summit is held from Thursday to Friday. President Xi Jinping will host the summit....


17 may 2023

17:00
On Tuesday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched a high-level economic security dialogue with their Korean counterparts, Park...

16:04
Note: All times local Seoul, Republic of Korea Private meetings 9:10 a.m.        The Prime Minister will participate in a wreath laying ceremony. He will be joined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, and the Minister of Innovation,...

09:17
On May 15, 2023, the South-South Cooperation Knowledge Sharing Forum was held at the UN Compound in Beijing.Taking the opportunity of the first anniversary of the WFP-China South-South Cooperation...

06:55
We, President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, met today in Seoul. We reaffirmed the strength and depth of the friendship between our two countries as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of...

06:44
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded a successful bilateral visit to the Republic of Korea (Korea) on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, where he continued to strengthen ties and grow our economies....

04:55
To: Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister, Japan (Host) Joe Biden, President, United StatesEmmanuel Macron, President, FranceGiorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, ItalyOlaf Scholz, Chancellor, GermanyRishi Sunak, Prime Minister, United KingdomJustin Trudeau, Prime...

00:01
At this year's G7 Hiroshima Summit in Japan, world leaders will have a chance to "uphold the international order based on the rule of law and extend outreach to the Global South." Education, as a binding force that unites us all in our global efforts...


16 may 2023

18:18
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a Canadian not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's used nuclear fuel, today signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to Co-operate on Used Nuclear Fuel Management...

17:36
Transport Canada More and more Canadians are opting for zero-emission vehicles and one of the ways to encourage these purchases is knowing that you will be able to charge your car on the road, especially for long distances. Given the number of...

11:58
The Government of Canada continues to strengthen and protect our democracy from threats posed by foreign interference. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced additional...

08:34
Global Research and Discovery Group today announced the launch of one of its most ambitious projects to date, the BioForge Initiative, a multinational, multifaceted program aimed at getting cutting-edge therapeutics into areas of the world where it...

07:00
Note: All times local Seoul, Republic of Korea Private meetings 6:25 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunityThis document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's...


15 may 2023

22:06
Note: All times local Seoul, Republic of Korea Private meetings 6:25 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunityThis document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's...

09:00
From May 15-19, 2023, Minister Simon Coveney, Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment along with Enterprise Ireland's CEO Leo Clancy will embark on a five-day trade mission, visiting New York, NY and Boston, MA...

01:00
Following Education Cannot Wait's (ECW) high-level field mission with UNHCR to the border regions of Chad with Sudan where 60,000 refugees have arrived recently, ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif announced a US$3 million First Emergency Response...


12 may 2023

07:20
Note: All times local. Niigata, Japan The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with G7 partners throughout the day. 12:15 p.m.      The...

06:00
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will deliver remarks on Canada's environmental diplomacy at the Montréal Council on Foreign Relations. Following his remarks,...


11 may 2023

16:30
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with Her Excellency Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova. The two leaders discussed the global impact and responses to President Putin's brutal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, as well...

13:00
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will deliver remarks on Canada's environmental diplomacy at the Montréal Council on Foreign Relations. Following his remarks,...

12:33
Note: All times local. Niigata, Japan The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with G7 partners throughout the day. 12:15 p.m.      The...

11:40
Amid concerns about rampant corruption in the government, gross negligence for the rule of law, manipulation of a free-market economy and a recent slide in democracy, an independent foundation in the United States, Frontiers of Freedom, announced...