U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement:
“I am pleased to announce that President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, to the White House for an Official Visit with a State Dinner on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The visit will be an opportunity for the United States and Canada to deepen our bilateral relationship, which is one of the closest and most extensive in the world and is based on a shared history, common values, and a vast and intricate network of cultural, familial, and commercial ties. The visit also is intended to advance cooperation on important bilateral and multilateral issues, such as energy and climate change, security, and the economic relationship.”
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