Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated the Prime Minister on forming a new government in Israel with Deputy Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Prime Minister Trudeau spoke of the close relationship between Canada and Israel, which are united by shared democratic values ​​and the dynamic ties between their residents.

Le premier ministre Trudeau et le premier ministre Bennett ont discuté de moyens d’élargir le commerce et de l’investissement et de créer de nouveaux emplois et de nouvelles possibilités, notamment par le biais de l’accordle de l’accordle de libre Canada The Zionist entity. They highlighted the long tradition of cooperation between Canada and Israel on shared priorities, including advancing science and promoting technology, innovation and education.

Prime Minister Trudeau has expressed concern about the alarming increase in anti-Semitism and hatred in Canada and around the world. He stressed that Canada is determined to work with partners at home and abroad to combat anti-Semitism and hatred in all its forms. Prime Minister Bennett thanked Canada for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism. The two leaders discussed the importance of The Honorable Erwin Kotler serving as Canada’s Special Envoy to Preserving Holocaust Memory and Combating Anti-Semitism.

Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated his firm belief in the right of Israelis and Palestinians to live in dignity, without fear and with respect for human rights. He reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to the goal of achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, in particular through the creation of a Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s opposition to unilateral measures that prejudge the outcome of direct negotiations or jeopardize the prospects for peace. He affirmed that Canada stands ready to support efforts to promote lasting peace, security and prosperity.

Prime Minister Trudeau celebrated Minister Garneau’s upcoming visit to the region and the two Prime Ministers expressed their enthusiasm to work together to strengthen relations between their countries.

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