Key takeaways:
- President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau discussed topics such as China, instability in Haiti, and NORAD vulnerabilities.
- President Biden underscored the importance of the U.S.-Canada partnership and shared values between the two countries.
- The visit marks the first time President Biden has traveled to Canada since taking office and is seen as a sign of the strong relationship between the two countries.
President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held bilateral meetings Friday in Ottawa, Canada, to mark the President’s first trip to the country. The two world leaders discussed a variety of topics, including China, instability in Haiti and NORAD vulnerabilities, and announced a plan to turn away asylum-seekers who cross U.S. and Canadian borders without authorization.
In his remarks to the Canadian Parliament, President Biden underscored the importance of the U.S.-Canada partnership and how it benefits the entire world. He also noted that both countries share the same democratic values, even if they may disagree on certain issues.
Following their press conference, Prime Minister Trudeau hosted the President and First Lady for a gala dinner. Trudeau welcomed Mr. Biden outside the Canadian Parliament in the capital, where the two leaders had a bilateral meeting before Mr. Biden addressed Canadian lawmakers.
The visit marks the first time President Biden has traveled to Canada since taking office in January. The trip is seen as a sign of the strong relationship between the two countries, and a commitment to working together to address global issues.
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