During the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Canada, the issues of additional aid to Ukraine, as well as the strengthening of German-Canadian economic cooperation, were discussed.
During German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Canada, the longest inaugural visit by a German head of government to date, Germany and Canada agreed on Monday, August 22, to closer cooperation in the energy sector and pledged further assistance to Ukraine in its opposition to military aggression by Russia.
In the supply of raw materials instead of Russian
One of the main objectives of the three-day trip, which Scholz is making, accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economy of the Federal Republic of Germany Robert Habek and a large delegation of representatives of the business community, is to significantly strengthen economic relations with Canada, to reach an agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and Canada on the supply of energy and raw materials to Germany. At the same time, the main attention is paid to close cooperation in the field of production and transportation of green hydrogen. In addition, the issue of supplies from Canada to Germany of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as minerals and metals such as nickel, cobalt, lithium and graphite, is discussed.
As for LNG, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised that exports to the EU across the Atlantic will be explored. According to him, one of the problems related to LNG supply is the insufficient level of infrastructure investment.
“However, we are looking at all options to help the Germans and the Europeans in the short term, because they will face a real problem in the coming winter,” Trudeau said at a joint press conference with Scholz on Monday in Montreal . Russia should not use energy as a weapon, he added.
In support for Ukraine
Speaking at a briefing in Montreal about aid to Ukraine, Scholz emphasized that the post-war reconstruction of this country is “an important task for which the world community must determine the right course in a timely manner. ” He emphasized that the restoration of the country must be tackled now, during the war. In addition, according to him, ensuring the supply of weapons in eastern Ukraine remains an important task.
The German Chancellor also thanked Canada for the decision to make an exception to the sanctions and return the Nord Stream turbine to Europe after decommissioning.
“This is an important decision. Because it exposes Putin’s (Russian President Vladimir – Ed.) strategy aimed at dividing the allies, in order to influence the provision of support to Ukraine.” Russia is not a reliable business partner, the chancellor continued, recalling that Moscow has cut gas supplies across Europe, citing technical reasons. “That’s why it’s important that we don’t fall into Putin’s trap, stick together and unite,” Scholz said.
From Montreal, Scholz and Habek are heading to Toronto for a German-Canadian business conference, and then to Newfoundland to discuss the issue of green hydrogen supplies.
Source: DW
Remember, on the eve it was reported that Germany refused to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Before that, Scholz said that the IRIS-T air defense system and the COBRA counter-battery radar should be delivered to Ukraine.
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