(MENAFN) US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on protecting democracy and the importance of keeping their common border secure in remarks to the Canadian Parliament on Friday, in a day of bilateral meetings. Mr Trudeau emphasized the strong friendship and alliance between the two countries, while Mr Biden promised US support and partnership in defending the freedom of Canadians and Americans.
The two leaders also made a deal aimed at stopping asylum seekers from breaching the US-Canada land border. The migration deal will allow Canada to turn back immigrants at unofficial crossings, extending the existing Safe Third Country Agreement to the entire border for people who claim asylum within 14 days of crossing. As part of the agreement, Canada will take in an additional 15,000 migrants over the next year on a humanitarian basis from the Western Hemisphere.
The meetings underscored the importance of US-Canada relations and the shared values of democracy and security. The deal on border security highlights the challenges posed by migration and the need for cooperation and coordination between the two countries. The emphasis on protecting democracy points to the ongoing threats to democratic institutions and the need for continued efforts to promote democratic values and norms. The meetings also demonstrate the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in addressing complex global challenges and advancing shared interests.
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