Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada to welcome the new Prime Minister of Japan

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the new Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio:

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Kishida Fumio on becoming the Prime Minister of Japan.

“Canada and Japan are steadfast allies and partners with strong historic bonds, common values, and vibrant people-to-people ties. We work closely together in international forums, including the G7, G20, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and World Trade Organization. Our extensive trade and investment ties, underpinned by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, greatly contribute to our economic security.

“I look forward to further deepening the relationship between our two countries. Together, we will advance our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific and take ambitious action in the fight against climate change. As we continue to address the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will work to promote greater prosperity for people in Canada and Japan and throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

“I thank outgoing Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, whom I had the pleasure to meet in person at the G7 Summit in the United Kingdom earlier this year, for his contributions to strengthening Canada-Japan relations. I wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Source Office of the Prime Minister of Canada