30
Jul
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a call today with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as both leaders reaffirmed the 60-year diplomatic relationship between Canada and Singapore and explored ways to strengthen economic co-operation in a changing global trade environment. The two prime ministers emphasized the importance of leveraging the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to unlock new opportunities for both nations. They also discussed boosting trade and investment, with a particular focus on the agri-food and nuclear energy sectors. Carney and Wong welcomed the ongoing progress toward a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement, highlighting its…