OTTAWA,
ON, July 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to
congratulate Dick Schoof on his appointment as Prime Minister
of the Netherlands:
"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Dick Schoof on his
appointment as Prime Minister of the
Netherlands and on the swearing-in of a new government.
"Canada and the Netherlands enjoy a strong relationship
rooted in a long history of shared values and close ties between
our peoples. Over one million people of Dutch ancestry call
Canada home, and they are an
integral part of our communities from coast to coast to coast.
"I look forward to working with Prime Minister Schoof to keep
advancing the close friendship between our two countries.
Canada and the Netherlands are like-minded partners in
several international organizations, including the United Nations,
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the Organization for
Security and Co-operation in Europe. Together, we will continue to address
the greatest challenges of our time and advance our shared
priorities. This includes supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing war of aggression, investing
in innovation and sustainability, and promoting free and inclusive
trade through the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and
Trade Agreement.
"I thank outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte for his
friendship and close partnership over the years. I wish him all the
best as he prepares to lead the NATO Alliance as the next Secretary
General."
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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office