MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Prime Minister of Canada – in French
Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Prime Minister congratulated the Secretary-General on the adoption of the Compact for the Future, and the two leaders discussed progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As Co-Chair of the SDG Advocates Group and the SDG Stimulus Leaders Group, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to promoting global action towards the SDGs. He stressed the urgency of financing for development in support of the SDGs and the need for innovative approaches and tools to address multidimensional challenges.
The Prime Minister and the Secretary-General exchanged views on priority global issues and persistent challenges that threaten the rules-based international order. They reiterated their strong support for democracy and the promotion of global peace and stability.
Regarding the situation in the Middle East, the two leaders reaffirmed the need for an immediate ceasefire and expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They agreed on the importance of defining a path towards lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and recalled the importance of upholding international humanitarian law, ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches conflict-affected areas and protecting civilians.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Secretary-General Guterres discussed the situation in Haiti and agreed on the need for continued and sustained support to the transitional government and the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support Mission.
Prime Minister Trudeau underscored Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine and our commitment to working with our international partners to mitigate the global impact of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion.
Secretary-General Guterres thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for Canada’s continued support for the United Nations. The two leaders agreed to stay in touch and continue working together, including in advance of Canada’s G7 presidency next year.
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