Trudeau to Make Historic Visit to Laos for ASEAN Summit

Canadian Prime Minister to strengthen trade and security ties, followed by Ukraine defense talks in Germany.

Justin Trudeau will be the first Canadian prime minister to make an official visit to Laos for the ASEAN summit.
The ASEAN meetings will focus on trade agreements and regional security challenges, including cybercrime.
Canada sees ASEAN as its fourth-largest trading partner, with over $38.8 billion in trade last year.
Trudeau will also attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Germany, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Discussions in Germany will address Ukraine's economic and security needs, emphasizing military support and training.