German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected in Canada from August 21 to 23, for a visit focused on the conflict in Ukraine and energy security, says Ottawa.
“Germany and Canada are close friends on the international scene. Our ties are based on shared commitments to democracy, peace and security, including our support for Ukraine, a clean and healthy future, and an economy that works for people,” according to a statement from the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
During a meeting between Trudeau and Scholz scheduled in Montreal, the two leaders will discuss energy security and the transition to clean energy.
Highly dependent on Russian oil and gas, Germany has been seeking to diversify its sources of supply since the beginning of the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, and to resort to other sources of energy such as coal and clean energy.
According to Radio Canada, the issue of hydrogen use will be an important part of the chancellor’s visit as he and Trudeau will be attending a trade show in Newfoundland.
The two countries have a long history of collaboration in this area, according to the release from Trudeau’s office.
“Canadian companies are deploying their technologies in the German market and German companies are investing in growing manufacturing capabilities in Canada,” it said.
The two leaders will, meanwhile, participate in the Virtual Summit of Heads of State and Government on the International Platform for Crimea, which will take place on August 23 in Toronto.
Last July, Ottawa decided to return to Germany turbines – repaired in Canada – intended for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to alleviate the energy crisis in Europe and particularly in Germany, a decision strongly criticized by Ukraine.
Germany is Canada’s largest export market for goods to the European Union and its sixth largest trading partner worldwide.
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