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Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 23, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 23, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Canada and Germany discussed Ukraine and Gaza at the G20 summit, emphasizing security and humanitarian aid. They also explored collaborations in energy and technology.
(Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the war in Ukraine and situation in Gaza on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa, the two countries said in a joint statement on Sunday.
The two leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine and emphasized that any agreement must involve Kyiv directly, protect its fundamental interests and include concrete security assurances.
On Gaza, Carney and Merz reiterated support for the Comprehensive Peace Plan to end the war and also agreed on the importance of allowing large-scale humanitarian aid to enter.
The two leaders also talked about collaboration in areas such as critical minerals, clean energy, artificial intelligence, aerospace and defense.
(Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
Humanitarian aid refers to assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to crises such as natural disasters or conflicts, aimed at saving lives, alleviating suffering, and maintaining human dignity.
A comprehensive peace plan is a detailed proposal aimed at resolving conflicts and establishing lasting peace, often involving negotiations, agreements, and commitments from all parties involved in a dispute.
Critical minerals are natural resources essential for the production of high-tech devices and renewable energy technologies, often including elements like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth metals, which are vital for modern economies.
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