President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a phone call on Saturday ahead of the upcoming virtual gathering of the Group of Seven countries. The White House confirmed that the two leaders expressed anticipation for the G7 call, which will commemorate the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The G7 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, will convene for this significant meeting. During their conversation, President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged the outstanding performance of both nations' hockey teams in a recent championship.
The discussion then shifted to the upcoming G7 call, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Prime Minister Trudeau echoed President Trump's call for a resolution to the war.
In a statement from the Canadian prime minister's office, it was revealed that Trudeau updated Trump on the progress made in curbing the flow of fentanyl across the US-Canada border. The two leaders also discussed the efforts of Canada's new Fentanyl Czar in combating this issue.
The phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted the shared commitment of the United States and Canada to addressing global challenges and promoting peace and security.
