🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Carney embarks on a worldwide summit tour to build bridges with Europe and Asia
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney will participate in a series of summits in Europe and Asia, covering approximately 36,000 kilometres over the next 10 days. He will double back across two oceans to avoid crossing Russian airspace. A meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his agenda.
Why it matters
The summit meetings may have significant international implications due to the high-profile nature of the leaders involved. The tour may help build relationships between Canada and other nations. The route taken by the Prime Minister may be significant due to the unusual decision to avoid Russian airspace.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel approximately 36,000 kilometres over 10 days
- He will double back across two oceans to avoid Russian airspace
- A meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled
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