Canada released a joint statement with 10 southeast Asian countries Wednesday that lays out a commitment to tackle global food insecurity and nutritional needs.
It’s part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to invest in the Indo-Pacific region on green infrastructure and supply chain resilience, especially around food supply.
He delivered a speech at the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum.
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He says Canada is focused on investing in renewable energy, sustainable energy and water projects within the region.
Trudeau also pitched Canada as a reliable supplier of natural resources like fertilizer and critical minerals, saying Canada has the clean energy the world needs to help with their green energy transition.
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In their joint statement, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations says they will work with Canada to sustain supply in the food trade.
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Just a year ago, the decision to elevate Canada’s status to strategic partner was not unanimous among ASEAN leaders.
The prime minister has been well-received at the summit, with Korean president calling Trudeau a close friend, and someone he always wants to run into.
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