Trudeau says Canada ready to partner with South Korea on critical minerals, security


  • World
  • Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, South Korea, May 16, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday his country is ready to partner with South Korea on critical minerals and clean energy projects, and to fend off North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.

Addressing South Korea's parliament, Trudeau said Canada was committed to increase military engagement to mitigate threats to regional security, while working together with Seoul to denuclearise North Korea.

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