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Trudeau Attends ASEAN Summit to Strengthen Canada's Indo-Pacific Ties

  • Prime Minister Trudeau is in Laos attending the ASEAN Summit, marking Canada’s efforts to deepen relations with the Indo-Pacific region, which is heavily influenced by China.
  • Canada seeks to enhance its role as a reliable-economic partner, especially after establishing a strategic partnership with ASEAN last year.
  • The Indo-Pacific is one of the world's fastest-growing economic regions, making Canada’s involvement crucial.