As the President of the United States Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada’s sovereignty with his 51 years of state commentary, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy asks for unity, as the United Kingdom is still avoided directly in the Trump’s annexation talk.
Lammy, who joined other G7 foreign ministers for talks in the Quebec Charlevoix region this week, emphasized that « Canada is a proud, strong and sovereign nation » during an exclusive Canadian interview a CBC’s The house Airing Saturday.
« I (Canada) will continue to be a sovereign nation. I have no doubt of this, » Lammy told the host Catherine Cullen.
Lammy, who has a family in Canada, said he recognizes the anxiety of the Canadians, as Trump continues to ask that Canada become the 51st -American state. However, he repeatedly refused to respond if he is personally worried about Trump’s rhetoric.
« This is a time for unity, » Lammy said. « This has been the point that we have highlighted in this G7. And all that I can say and continue to say is that Canada is a sovereign country. It will continue to be a sovereign country. »
In an exclusive interview with the Canadian, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, said that it is not « a time to sow unnecessary divisions » when asked about the threats of President Donald Trump to annex Canada.
The Trump’s Annexation Talk has challenged Canada-Intre Relations If this hits the British interests. Charles is the head of the state of the two countries.
During the last two weeks, Charles met with the outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a private audience, brought his Canadian medals during a high -profile military visitplanted a red maple leaf tree on the enclosure of Buckingham Palace and gave his Canadian personal link In Parliament a sword.
But Charles has not spoken publicly about the friction of Canada. He also created a turmoil in late February, inviting Trump to Balmoral, a royal estate in Scotland. It The invitation was taken to Trump By British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a visit to the White House.
At a press conference during Starmer’s visit, a journalist asked the British Prime Minister if Charles expressed his concern about Trump’s annexation comments.
Starmer dodged the question and accused the journalist of « trying to find a division between us who does not exist. »
During a press conference with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer diminished Trump’s recent talk on annexing Canada, saying that journalists are looking for a division between Washington and London « that does not exist. »
« We are the closest to the nations, and today we had very good discussions. But we did not talk about Canada, » Starmer said while the president interrupted him, saying, « It is enough. »
When Lammy was asked why Charles should welcome Trump, a man who wants to annex a Kingdom of Commonwealth, the British Foreign Secretary, echoed Starmer’s words and said « this is not a time to sow unnecessary division. »
Lammy also confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Starmer next week when Carney flies in London, his first trip abroad to the new job.
Russia-Ukraine cessation of fire
On Friday morning, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joy said that the G7 is united to support a US fire cessation proposal for Ukraine, which has been endorsed by Kiev and is now waiting for a response from Russia.
« Ultimately, the ball is now on the Russian court when it comes to Ukraine, » Jole said.
Lammy said that Russian President Vladimir Putin must accept the terms of the cessation of fire « so that we can enter the details of a negotiated peace, so that Ukraine has the necessary guarantees of security, so that we obtain a lasting peace. »
In a joint statement published on Friday, the G7 Foreign Ministers said that « our unmatched support for Ukraine was reaffirmed to defend their territorial integrity and their right to exist, and their freedom, sovereignty and independence. »
Foreign Ministers also requested Russia to accept the cessation of fire and implement it fully
« We have discussed imposing more costs on Russia in case this cessation of fire is not agreed, including subsequent sanctions, oil prices, as well as additional support to Ukraine and other media, » the statement said.
Lammy said that Canada « has tilted forward to Ukraine, as the United Kingdom has been » and hopes that the two countries will be part of the group that increased the wrapped Ukrainians.
« So this surrounding coalition is forming, and the United Kingdom and Canada are next to it, » said Lammy.
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