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LBCI
19-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
PM Salam discusses education, aid, and governance reform in series of meetings at the Grand Serail
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Levon Amirjanyan, the regional representative of the International Organization of La Francophonie for the Middle East, at the Grand Serail. Following the meeting, Amirjanyan said they discussed implementing various initiatives in Lebanon across several sectors, including education, training, and women's economic empowerment. 'We explored different avenues to promote the French language in Lebanon and support projects that strengthen the presence of French and uphold the values of La Francophonie,' he added. Prime Minister Salam also met with Swiss Ambassador to Lebanon Marion Weichelt, accompanied by Romain Grandjean, regional director of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, and the center's senior adviser, Khaldoun Al-Sharif. The meeting focused on the center's activities in Lebanon. Salam received a delegation from Lebanon's Court of Audit in another meeting led by Judge Mohammad Badran. Badran presented the Prime Minister with a copy of the court's special report on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and discussed several requests, including strengthening security around the court's premises and organizing a recruitment round for new judges. Salam also welcomed a delegation from Caritas Lebanon, headed by Father Michel Abboud and accompanied by Bishop Paul Abdel Sater, the association's supervising bishop, along with board members. After the meeting, Father Abboud noted that they briefed the Prime Minister on Caritas' work across Lebanon over the past 53 years, particularly its cooperation with various ministries, including Social Affairs, Health, and Finance. He also requested the government's help in releasing funds owed to Caritas so it can continue its mission, and asked for support in facilitating the delivery of aid from abroad. The Prime Minister also met with a delegation from the Policy Advisory Platform for Government Agencies at the American University of Beirut, including Dr. Fadi El-Jardali, Joseph Bahout, and Zeina Salim. Discussions focused on potential collaboration between the university and public institutions and making the university's academic and research resources available to support government work.
Euronews
24-03-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Canada's new PM Carney goes to Paris and London to shore up support among European allies
ADVERTISEMENT Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has decided to travel to Paris on his first official visit seeking to shore up support from one of Canada's oldest allies as US President Donald Trump continues to attack Canada's sovereignty and economy. The trip to meet French President Emmanuel Macron will be followed by a visit to London, where he will speak to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III — who is also Canada's head of state. Carney deliberately chose the two European capital cities that shaped Canada's early existence, dodging Trump for now. During his swearing-in ceremony, he noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples, French, English and Indigenous. Carney said Canada is fundamentally different from the US and will "never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States." A visitor to Washington DC wearing a mask of President Donald Trump poses in front of a Canadian flag at the White House, 13 March, 2025 AP Photo Since Trump came to office, he has imposed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium and repeatedly said he would make Canada the "51st state". Those moves have infuriated Canadians and sparked a call to boycott US products across the country. Trump has also threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products on 2 April. On Monday, a senior Canadian government official briefed reporters, saying the purpose of the trip is to double down on partnerships with London and Paris. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Ottawa is a "good friend of the United States but we all know what is going on." Carney will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral before meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace. However, Macron isn't expected to hold a joint news conference with Carney, a sign the French president might not want to upset Trump by siding with Canada. Before returning to Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney will travel to the edge of Canada's Arctic to "reaffirm Canada's Arctic security and sovereignty." Prime Minister Mark Carney signs a document during cabinet meeting in Ottawa, 14 March, 2025 AP Photo "The choice of this itinerary for Prime Minister Carney's first official trip emphasises the strong connection of Canada with the Arctic as well as with the two former colonial powers Canada remains attached to, through the Commonwealth on the UK side and La Francophonie on the France side," said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. "The fact that Canada never broke away from the UK in a violent fashion is a key historical and institutional difference between the United States and Canada, a constitutional monarchy rather than a republic that has adopted and retained a UK-style parliamentary system." No Washington trip planned Former central banker, Carney has said he's ready to meet with Trump if he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty. However, he stated he doesn't plan to visit Washington at the moment, yet hopes to have a phone call with the president soon. ADVERTISEMENT His government is also reviewing the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets in light of the brewing trade war. President Donald Trump waves from his limousine as he leaves Trump International Golf Club in Florida, 15 March, 2025 AP Photo Meanwhile, Macron has been ramping up efforts to persuade France's allies to move away from purchases of American military hardware, which dovetails with Canada's rethink on F-35s. It also coincides with mounting questions and concerns in Europe that European defences are overly dependent on US weaponry, technical support and goodwill. Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday and invited him to the G7 summit this summer, which Canada is hosting. ADVERTISEMENT Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end Moscow's war in Ukraine. Carney is expected to call an election by the end of the week, which will take place in late April or early May.
Nahar Net
17-03-2025
- Business
- Nahar Net
Canada's Carney meets with European allies as tensions with Trump persist
by Naharnet Newsdesk 17 March 2025, 14:10 New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, seeking support from one of Canada's oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to attack Canada's sovereignty and economy. This is Carney's first official foreign trip since he was sworn in on March 14. He will next land in London where he will sit down with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, the head of state in Canada. Why Paris and London? Carney has deliberately chosen the two European capital cities that shaped Canada's early existence. During his swearing-in ceremony, he noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples, French, English and Indigenous, and said Canada is fundamentally different from America and will "never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States." "I want to ensure that France, and the whole of Europe, works enthusiastically with Canada, the most European of non-European countries, and at the same time resolutely North American, determined, like you, to maintain the most positive relations possible with the United States," Carney said Monday, standing next to Macron. Macron and Carney appeared in front of reporters before the talks but did not take questions, a sign the French president might not want to upset Trump by siding with Canada. Macron said tariffs only bring inflation but did not address Trump's attacks on Canada. "We both believe that fair trade which respects international rules is a good thing for the prosperity of everyone and is certainly more effective than tariffs, which create inflation and damage supply chains and our economic integration," Macron said. Since Trump came to office, he has imposed whopping tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and repeatedly commented on turning Canada into the 51st state, infuriating Canadians and sparking a call to boycott U.S. products across the country. He is threatening to impose tariffs on all Canadian products on April 2. Carney visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral before meeting with Macron at the Palais de l'Élysée. Macron did recall Canada's soldiers who fought in France in both world wars. "The choice of this itinerary for Prime Minister Carney's first official trip emphasizes the strong connection of Canada with the Arctic as well as with the two former colonial powers Canada remains attached to, through the Commonwealth on the U.K. side and La Francophonie on the France side, said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. "The fact that Canada never broke away from the U.K. in a violent fashion is a key historical and institutional difference between the United States and Canada, a constitutional monarchy rather than a republic that has adopted and retained a U.K.-style parliamentary system." The trip to London will be a bit of a homecoming, as Carney became the first non-British governor in the Bank of England's 319-year history when he took over the top job on July 1, 2013. He served until March 15, 2020. No Washington trip planned Carney, a former central banker who turned 60 on Sunday, has said he's ready to meet with Trump if he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty. He said he doesn't plan to visit Washington at the moment but hopes to have a phone call with the president soon. His government is also reviewing the purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war. Meanwhile, Macron has been ramping up efforts to persuade France's allies to move away from purchases of American military hardware, which dovetails with Canada's rethink on F-35s and also coincides with mounting questions and concerns in Europe that European defenses are overly dependent on U.S. weaponry, technical support and goodwill. Macron touched on the French-British plan for securing any ceasefire in Ukraine. "This common commitment at the side of the Ukrainians has always aimed for a peace that is solid and lasting," Macron said. "Canada and France are powers of peace, reliable allies, which will take part together in this effort." Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a call late Sunday and invited him to the G7 summit this summer, which Canada is hosting. Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. Carney is expected to call an election by the end of the week, to take place in late April or early May. Canada's governing Liberal Party had appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year until Trump declared economic war. Now, the party and its new leader could come out on top.
Al Arabiya
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Canada's Carney to meet with European allies as tensions with Trump administration persist
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron seeking support from one of Canada's oldest allies as US President Donald Trump continues to attack Canada's sovereignty and economy. This is Carney's first official foreign trip since he was sworn in on March 14. He will next land in London where he will sit down with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, the head of state in Canada. Why Paris and London? Carney has deliberately chosen the two European capital cities that shaped Canada's early existence. During his swearing-in ceremony, he noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples – French, English, and Indigenous – and said Canada is fundamentally different from America and 'will never, ever, in any way, shape, or form be part of the United States.' Since Trump came to office, he has imposed whopping tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and repeatedly commented on turning Canada into the 51st state, infuriating Canadians and sparking a call to boycott US products across the country. He is threatening to impose tariffs on all Canadian products on April 2. On Monday, a senior Canadian government official briefed reporters on the plane before picking up Carney in Montreal, saying the purpose of the trip is to 'double down' on partnerships with London and Paris. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not allowed to speak publicly, said 'Canada is a good friend of the United States, but we all know what is going on.' Carney will visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral before meeting with Macron at the Palais de l'Élysée. However, Macron isn't expected to hold a joint news conference with Carney, a sign the French president might not want to upset Trump by siding with Canada. Before returning to Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney will travel to the edge of Canada's Arctic to reaffirm Canada's Arctic security and sovereignty. 'The choice of this itinerary for Prime Minister Carney's first official trip emphasizes the strong connection of Canada with the Arctic as well as with the two former colonial powers Canada remains attached to through the Commonwealth on the UK side and La Francophonie on the France side,' said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. The fact that Canada never broke away from the UK in a violent fashion is a key historical and institutional difference between the US and Canada, a constitutional monarchy rather than a republic that has adopted and retained a UK-style parliamentary system. The trip to London will be a bit of a homecoming as Carney became the first non-British governor in the Bank of England's 319-year history when he took over the top job on July 1, 2013. He served until March 15, 2020. No Washington trip planned Carney, a former central banker who turned 60 on Sunday, has said he's ready to meet with Trump if he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty. He said he doesn't plan to visit Washington at the moment but hopes to have a phone call with the president soon. His government is also reviewing the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war. Meanwhile, Macron has been ramping up efforts to persuade France's allies to move away from purchases of American military hardware, which dovetails with Canada's rethink on F-35s and also coincides with mounting questions and concerns in Europe that European defenses are overly dependent on US weaponry, technical support, and goodwill. Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a call late Sunday and invited him to the G7 summit this summer, which Canada is hosting. Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. Carney is expected to call an election by the end of the week to take place in late April or early May. Canada's governing Liberal Party had appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year until Trump declared economic war. Now the party and its new leader could come out on top.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Canada's Carney to meet with European allies as tensions with the Trump administration soar
PARIS (AP) — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada's oldest allies as tensions with the Trump administration spike. This is Carney's first official foreign trip since he was sworn in on March 14. He will next land in London where he will sit down with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, the head of state in Canada. Why Paris and London? Carney has deliberately chosen the two European capital cities that shaped Canada's early existence. During his swearing-in ceremony, he noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples, French, English and Indigenous, and said Canada is fundamentally different from America and will 'never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States.' Since U.S. President Donald Trump came to office, he has imposed whopping tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and repeatedly commented on turning Canada into the 51st state, infuriating Canadians and sparking a call to boycott U.S. products across the country. On Monday, a senior Canadian government official briefed reporters on the plane before picking up Carney in Montreal, saying the purpose of the trip is to double down on partnerships with London and Paris. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not allowed to speak publicly, said Canada is a 'good friend of the United States but we all know what is going on.' Carney will visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral before meeting with Macron at the Palais de l'Élysée. However, Macron isn't expected to hold a joint news conference with Carney, a sign the French president might not want to upset Trump by siding with Canada. Before returning to Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney will travel to the edge of Canada's Arctic to 'reaffirm Canada's Arctic security and sovereignty.' There, he is expected to call for a federal election within days. before the Canadian parliament resumes. 'The choice of this itinerary for Prime Minister Carney's first official trip emphasizes the strong connection of Canada with the arctic as well as with the two former colonial powers Canada remains attached to, through the Commonwealth on the U.K. side and La Francophonie on the France side, said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. 'The fact that Canada never broke away from the U.K. in a violent fashion is a key historical and institutional difference between the United States and Canada, a constitutional monarchy rather than a republic that has adopted and retained a U.K.-style parliamentary system.' The trip to London will be a bit of a homecoming, as Carney became the first non-British governor in the Bank of England's 319-year history when he took over the top job on July 1, 2013. He served until March 15, 2020. No Washington trip planned Carney, a former central banker who turned 60 on Sunday, has said he's ready to meet with Trump if he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty. He said he doesn't plan to visit Washington at the moment but hopes to have a phone call with the president soon. His government is also reviewing the purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war. Meanwhile, Macron has been ramping up efforts to persuade France's allies to move away from purchases of American military hardware, which dovetails with Canada's rethink on F-35s and also coincides with mounting questions and concerns in Europe that European defenses are overly dependent on U.S. weaponry, technical support and goodwill. Canada's governing Liberal Party had appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year until Trump declared economic war. Now the party and its new leader could come out on top. ___ Associated Press writers John Leicester in Paris and Danica Kirka in London contributed this report.
