US President Joe Biden spoke to and thanked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the Canadian leader announced plans to resign on Monday, according to a statement released by the White House.
– Over the past decade, Prime Minister Trudeau has led his country with commitment, optimism and strategic vision. The US-Canada alliance is stronger because of him. The American and Canadian people are safer because of him. And the world is better because of him – said Biden in a statement published on Tuesday.
Biden thanked Trudeau, calling him a “friend” and adding that “the world is better because of him.”
Biden said in a statement that he spoke with Trudeau on Monday. On that day, Trudeau announced that he would step down as leader of the Liberals and then step down as prime minister.
After Trudeau resigned, the Liberals were divided over how quickly to proceed with choosing a new leader, Reuters reports.
(Vijesti.ba / FENA)
