PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA, November 13, 2022 /CNW/ – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeautoday concluded its participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit hosted by Cambodia in Phnom PenhWhere Canada was invited as a guest of the chair.
The prime minister continued to appear under the motto “Taking on challenges together”. canada Relationship as a reliable and committed partner with ASEAN and extended partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. His priorities included promoting peace and stability in the region, expanding and diversifying trade to create good jobs for the middle class Canada and South East AsiaStrengthening economic resilience and investing in and connecting our peoples while building a clean future.
During an ASEAN-Canada memorial summit on November 12thwhich marked the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-Canada dialogue relations, Canada and ASEAN are committed to establishing a Canada-ASEAN strategic partnership. This new strategic partnership represents a strong endorsement from canada Commitment to the region and an important symbolic step to further deepen our relationship with ASEAN. The Prime Minister also announced an investment of 40 million dollars to launch a new Indo-Pacific Engagement Initiative (IPEI) through which Canada will support Canadian civil society participation in the region and enhance Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific, including through new research and study opportunities for Canadians. In the…
