Prime Minister Carney Meets Multiple African Leaders at UN General Assembly

At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney engaged in multiple bilateral meetings to strengthen trade, security, and cooperation with Caribbean, African, and other global leaders. Carney met with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to discuss renewing the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership and addressing the security situation in Haiti. He also met with Kenya's President William Ruto, expressing appreciation for Kenya's role in the UN Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti and exploring deeper trade ties. Discussions with Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah focused on expanding trade, clean technology partnerships, and advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda, alongside shared priorities such as climate change and poverty reduction. These meetings highlight Canada’s commitment to fostering international collaboration on regional security, economic growth, and sustainable development. Additionally, Canada joined other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood amidst tensions with the Trump administration and Israeli leadership.