Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Thailand for meetings aimed at expanding Canada\u0027s trade with the Indo\u002DPacific region.
The two-day visit to Thailand is for Trudeau to take part in the leaders’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, a group of 21 economies on both sides of the Pacific that work together to break down barriers to trade.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Instead of negotiating policy or signing agreements, the group aims to come up with suggestions on how to boost economic growth and make sure different sectors are in regular conversation.Article content On Tuesday, Trudeau met with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at the ornate Government House in Bangkok.
Trudeau’s itinerary suggests a fair amount of shaking hands and pull-aside chats, with events such as the “leaders’ informal dialogue with guests” and a “working luncheon” for leaders.Article content
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Trudeau arrives in Thailand for APEC with Indo-Pacific trade in focus - National | Globalnews.caPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Thailand for meetings aimed at expanding Canada's trade with the Indo-Pacific region.
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