French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to have a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon next week to discuss collaborations in energy and defense. The Prime Minister’s office announced that Carney will visit the French territory situated off the coast of Newfoundland on September 20 for discussions on aerospace, energy, and critical minerals. Topics on the agenda will include quantum satellites and supercomputing.
Carney emphasized the shared history and values between the two nations, highlighting the mutual benefits of working together. The upcoming trip marks the first official visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to the archipelago, as mentioned in a statement from the French president’s press office.
Additionally, Carney is scheduled to meet with his UK counterpart for the first time this week during a three-day visit to Europe. The Prime Minister will also address the European Parliament in Strasbourg and attend the State of the European Union address as part of his busy week, which included hosting a two-day investment summit in Toronto earlier.
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