Mark Carney says Canada and Italy deepen ties - Speech Brief
4 May 2026 13:05 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Mark Carney says Canada and Italy deepen ties

Key points

  • Welcome progress on bilateral commitments
  • Reaffirm support for Ukraine; call for Middle East de‑escalation

TL;DR

  • Mark Carney met Giorgia Meloni in Yerevan at the European Political Community Summit.
  • They discussed cooperation on critical minerals, energy, digital technologies, and secure supply chains.
  • Carney underscored the Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank will mobilise private capital; both leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine and urged Middle East de‑escalation, humanitarian access, and civilian protection.
Original text

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, on the margins of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Armenia. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Meloni welcomed progress on commitments to deepen their bilateral relationship, set out in their joint statement at last year’s G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Building on the success of many rec...

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