CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY IN ASIA
"Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, concluded his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and met with world leaders and investors to strengthen trade, technology, and energy partnerships. The Prime Minister accelerated negotiations on a new Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement, which would unlock new markets and opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across the Indo-Pacific region. The Prime Minister also announced $25 million in technical assistance to ASEAN nations for the agreement’s acceleration and effective implementation.
During his visit, the Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with the leaders of Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, and met with the leaders of the European Council and South Africa. The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Malaysia for his leadership as ASEAN Chair for 2025 and discussed the Letter of Intent signed between Canada and Malaysia to deepen investment in liquified natural gas, oil, nuclear, and renewable energy. During the Prime Minister’s discussion with the President of the Philippines, the leaders announced their intent to imminently launch negotiations on a new free trade agreement between Canada and the Philippines, with a goal of concluding the agreement in 2026. The Prime Minister also met with ASEAN-based institutional investors and business leaders to discuss the opportunities that Canada presents."
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As a new Canadian I'm fascinated by our prime minister. From a drama teacher who has zero experience in politics to Carney who also has limited political experience but swells with international expertise.