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Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines

Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines

Executive Summary

At the G20 summit in South Africa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, issuing a joint statement on Sunday. They reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine, insisting any peace agreement must directly involve Kyiv, protect its core interests, and include firm security guarantees, while endorsing a Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza and urging large-scale humanitarian aid. The leaders also committed to deeper collaboration in critical minerals, clean energy, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and defense, signaling enhanced bilateral cooperation on pressing global issues.