PM Carney meets EU President in Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass
While in Rome to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with numerous world leaders, including European Union President Ursula von der Leyen. The two leaders spoke of their partnership on areas of artificial intelligence, clean energy and minerals as well as Canada's support of Ukraine. (May 17, 2025)
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