US President Joe Biden paid tribute to Justin Trudeau the day after announcing his intention to resign as Prime Minister of Canada.
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In a statement released Tuesday, Mr. Biden highlighted his contribution to relations between the two countries, but also the friendship that unites them.
“The last time I visited Ottawa, I said that the United States has chosen to link its future to that of Canada because we know that we cannot find a better partner and more faithful friend,” he said. he mentioned. The same can be said of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.”
“When I became president, he was the first head of state I spoke to,” he added. I spoke to him yesterday to express my gratitude for his partnership over the past few years.”
The 47th President of the United States also highlighted the many issues facing both countries in recent years such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
“The alliance between Canada and the United States is stronger because of him,” he said. Americans and Canadians are safer because of him and the world is a better place because of him.”
“I am proud to be his friend,” he added. I will be forever grateful for his partnership and leadership.”
Justin Trudeau announced Monday morning that he intends to step down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prime minister when a successor is selected.
He also prorogued Parliament until March 24.
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