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EU chief congratulates new Canada PM Carney, says ties 'more crucial than ever'

Published: 14 Mar 2025 - 08:44 pm | Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025 - 08:50 pm
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attends the 8th South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit at Tuynhuys in Cape Town on March 13, 2025. Photo by Rodger Bosch / AFP.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attends the 8th South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit at Tuynhuys in Cape Town on March 13, 2025. Photo by Rodger Bosch / AFP.

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Brussels, Belgium: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday congratulated Mark Carney on becoming Canada's new prime minister, underscoring the importance of ties as US President Donald Trump rocks the global order.

"Today this relationship is more crucial than ever. I look forward to working with you to defend democracy, free and fair trade, and our shared values," von der Leyen wrote on X.

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