September 5, 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
“Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have a longstanding, strong, and growing partnership. We are working together with ASEAN and the greater Indo-Pacific region to tackle global challenges, create jobs, grow our economies, drive climate action, and improve quality of life for all our peoples.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with the President of Indonesia and current Chair of ASEAN, Joko Widodo, in Jakarta, Indonesia to strengthen ties between our two countries. He also announced new funding to improve security and strengthen Canada’s economic ties with the Indo-Pacific region ahead of the 43rd ASEAN Summit.”
Please click here to read more from the Government of Canada: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2023/09/05/prime-minister-visits-indonesia-welcomes-new-chapter-canada-asean