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China last week sent out a loud message in favor of global development and global governance at the 17th G20 Summit and the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting. While addressing multilateral meetings and talking...

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up the 17th meeting of the G20 Leaders' Summit, the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and his official visit to Thailand on Saturday afternoon and left the country, returning to China, Chinese Central Television...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the 18th Sommet de la Francophonie, in Djerba, Tunisia, where he met with counterparts from Francophonie member countries and governments to make progress on shared priorities...

Note: All times local Djerba, Tunisia 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Sommet de la Francophonie Plenary Session II, entitled "Women and Youth, Priority Targets of the Francophonie." Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity and...

"China and Thailand are as close as one family," Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the China-Thailand Comprehensive...

Note: All times local Djerba, Tunisia 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Sommet de la Francophonie Plenary Session II, entitled "Women and Youth, Priority Targets of the Francophonie." Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity and...

At a press conference, Eyvin Hernandez' father implored President Biden to secure his son's release and begged President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to give his son liberty. Mr. Pedro Martinez asked both presidents, as fathers, to use their...

"As a Thai proverb goes, 'You reap what you sow.' We have jointly sown the seed of the Putrajaya Vision. It is time for us to cultivate, nurture and foster the blossoming flower of common development of the Asia-Pacific!" Chinese President Xi Jinping...

With the theme of "Open, Connect, Balance," the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off on Friday, in Bangkok, which is the first such in-person meeting since 2018. The voice of China is in the limelight as the country's membership of APEC has...

Note: All times local Bangkok, Thailand 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the official welcome by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha. Note for media: Official media and host broadcaster coverage9:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Latvia's Independence Day: "Today, we join Latvian communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Latvia's Independence Day. "Canada and Latvia enjoy a strong and...

Note: All times local Bangkok, Thailand 8:30 a.m.     The Prime Minister will attend the official welcome by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha. Note for media: Official media and host broadcaster coverage9:15 a.m.    The Prime...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting hosted by Thailand, where he positioned Canada as a strong partner to grow and diversify trade to create...

Inflation, heightened geopolitical tensions, and the once-in-a-century pandemic have all contributed to the lowered forecasts for the Asia-Pacific region. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth forecasts for the region to 4 percent this...

While visiting the Gay Lea dairy processing facility today, Member of Parliament for Guelph Lloyd Longfield on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, reaffirmed the Government of Canada's commitment...

Note: All times local Bangkok, Thailand 8:15 a.m.     The Prime Minister will attend the official welcome by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha. Note for media: Official media and host broadcaster coverage9:15 a.m.    The Prime...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils Theresa May as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, alongside former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, taking place between November 28 and December 1. Theresa May served...

Note: All times local Bali, Indonesia 8:10 a.m.     The Prime Minister will depart for Bangkok, Thailand. Ngurah Rai International Airport Note for media: Pooled photo opportunityBangkok, Thailand 11:00 a.m.    The Prime Minister will arrive in...

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bali, Indonesia for the Group of 20 (G20) summit on Monday after which he addressed the summit on Tuesday, saying that faced with challenges, all countries should embrace the vision of a community with a shared...

An editorial from Global Times: The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit concluded on Wednesday. The summit approved the "G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration." This is a hard-won achievement. Due to the current complicated international situation...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed one of Australia's largest private investment groups committing US$500 million to seed a minimum US$25 billion Ukraine Green Growth Initiative. The fund is expected to grow to at least US$100...

With its prime geographical location, investor-friendly business environment and a multitude of other competitive advantages, Jamaica is seen as a very attractive investment destination. "It's an exciting time to invest in Jamaica with a number of...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, where he worked with G20 leaders to drive progress on shared priorities, including ensuring energy and food security, improving global health,...

Note: All times local Bali, Indonesia 8:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will participate in a NATO and G7 Leaders' meeting. Closed to media 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Note...

Chinese President Xi Jinping met a number of foreign leaders - including some from US allies and major developing economies - on the first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Bali, Indonesia, fully underscoring the strategic and guiding role of...

Two-thirds of Western business leaders believe constitutional reforms recently implemented by the President of Kazakhstan have made the country a more attractive investment opportunity, a new YouGov survey has...

New YouGov polling released ahead of the Autumn Budget reveals the overwhelming majority of Brits are worried about paying their energy bills once the Government's Energy Price Guarantee scheme ends in MarchNew report from the UK's only network of...

The G20 Leaders' Summit kicked off on Tuesday. Leaders of many countries and heads of international institutions have delivered speeches successively. Everyone touched upon the severe challenges facing humanity's peace and development in their...

The National Press Club and its network of more than 2,600 members and partner organizations organized a 5K run last weekend to bring attention to the case of journalist Austin Tice, who is being held hostage in Syria....

Statement "Mr. President, Your Excellencies, and distinguished guests, I am happy to join you here in Sharm El-Sheikh. "This September, Atlantic Canada felt the wrath of Hurricane Fiona. Lives were lost, homes destroyed, and coastlines severely...

As leaders of the world's 20 major economies gather in Bali, Indonesia, the international community is expecting them to step up efforts to tackle a multitude of pressing common challenges and chart a pathway to global recovery and common...

Joint Statement by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia (GOI) and the Governments of Japan, the United States of America, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, Norway, the Republic of Italy,...

If Donald Trump announces that he will seek the Republican nomination for President, the question, "Can he/she beat Trump?" will become the necessary hurdle to be cleared by any potential challenger to Joe Biden in the Democratic Party. Only 2 of the...

Note: All times local Bali, Indonesia 8:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the official welcome by the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Note for media: Official media and host broadcaster coverage9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate...

Current state of China-US relations is not in the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, and is not what the international community expects, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during his meeting with US President Joe Biden in Bali,...

An editorial from Global Times: On Monday afternoon local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a meeting with US President Joe Biden in Bali, Indonesia. The scene of the two leaders shaking hands and smiling before the official meeting was...

As leaders from the world's 20 largest economies gathered on the Indonesian island of Bali for the G20 Summit, the face-to-face meeting between the leaders of China and the United States attracted global attention.   On Monday afternoon, Chinese...

Note: All times local Bali, Indonesia 11:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the start of the meeting11:30 a.m.      The Prime...

From visiting friends and family to getting goods to markets around the world, Canadians rely on the aviation industry to provide diverse international air services. Expanding Canada's existing air transport relationships allow airlines to introduce...

Note: All times local   Bali, Indonesia 8:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will attend the official welcome by the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Note for media: Official media and host broadcaster coverage9:30 a.m.        The Prime Minister...

Note: All times local Phnom Penh, Cambodia 11:30 a.m.      The Prime Minister will depart for Bali, Indonesia. Closed to media Bali, Indonesia 3:00 p.m.        The Prime Minister will arrive in Bali, Indonesia. Ngurah Rai International Airport Note...

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 //PRNewswire// -- Over 1,400 supporters of the land and people of Israel united in Boston on November 4-6, 2022, for an unforgettable and riveting weekend at Jewish National Fund-USA's largest ever National Conference. The...

As Russia continues its brutal, unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people and our allies, in defence of our shared values of peace, democracy, and human rights. We will continue to...

The Government of Québec is reiterating its commitment to the implementation of the Paris Agreement by granting a second financial contribution, this time in the amount of $6.6 million, to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to...

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Consul General of India in Toronto, Ms. Apoorva Srivastava, will hold a news conference to make an important announcement about the Canada-India Air Transport Agreement. They will be...

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced that President Xi Jinping will attend the 17th G20 Summit in Indonesia and the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Thailand next week, which experts view as a sign of bringing China's ideas on...

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Consul General of India in Toronto, Ms. Apoorva Srivastava, will hold a news conference to make an important announcement about the Canada-India Air Transport Agreement. They will be...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by Cambodia in Phnom Penh, where Canada was invited as a guest of the Chair. Convening under the theme of...

We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada, gathered in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia on 12 November 2022 for the Commemorative Summit to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of ASEAN-Canada Dialogue Relations,...

Note: All times local Phnom Penh, Cambodia 8:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will participate in the 2nd ASEAN Global Dialogue. Note for media: Host broadcaster coverage9:45 a.m.        The Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the...