Prime Minister GiorgiaMeloni will be in Canada to meet Justin Trudeau on March 2.
The Canadian Prime Minister made the announcement, underlining that "Canada and Italy are friends, partners and allies".
The relationship between the two countries, Trudeau says in a statement, "is strengthened by our shared commitment to climate action, innovation and the defense of democracy. I look forward to welcoming Meloni to Canada and working together to make a better life for both Canadians and Italians."
At the center of the talks are "the global challenges" on which the two countries work "together", in the context of the Italian presidency of the G7.
"Canada and Italy - reads the Canadian note - are committed to supporting Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression. The two leaders are also involved in diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East following the brutal terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas on October 7. Canada and Italy continue to call for the immediate release of all hostages and the critical need for rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza."
As "founding members of NATO, Canada and Italy will also remain resolute in the defense of democracy throughout the world".
The two prime ministers "will also explore opportunities to work with African partners in their efforts to promote peace, development and prosperity across the continent."
Meloni's visit to Canada "will build on the close relationship between Canada and Italy, founded on deep interpersonal bonds and strong collaboration on shared priorities such as climate action and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The leaders are committed to growing the trade ties between Canada and Italy and accelerate efforts towards the clean energy transition. As Canada prepares to host the G7 in 2025, the relationship between the two countries will only deepen.
Together, Canada and Italy will create growth economy that will create good middle-class jobs on both sides of the Atlantic."
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