As U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening Canada's sovereignty with his 51st state comments, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for unity as Britain continues to avoid directly postponing Trump's annexation talk.
Lammy held talks with other G7 foreign ministers in the Charlevoix region of Quebec this week, highlighting that in an exclusive interview with Canada’s CBC, “Canada is a proud, powerful, sovereign nation” house Aired on Saturday.
“and [Canada] Will continue to become a sovereign state. I have no doubts,” Rami told host Catherine Cullen.
Rammy, who has family in Canada, said he acknowledged Canadians’ anxiety as Trump continues to call on Canada to become the 51st state in the United States. However, he repeatedly refused to answer whether he personally cared about Trump's remarks.
“It's a moment of solidarity,” Rami said. “This has always been a point we emphasize on this G7. All I can say is and continue to say that Canada is a sovereign state. It will continue to be a sovereign state.”
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in an exclusive interview that when asked about President Donald Trump’s threat to the Canadian annex, it was “time to sow unnecessary divisions.”
Trump's annexation talk challenges Canada-UK relations, including how Charles should support Canadian sovereignty and Whether there is a conflict with British interests. Charles is the national head of both countries.
Charles has been with outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the past two weeks High-profile military visitsA red maple tree planted on the ground of Buckingham Palace and Give him a personal Canadian contact In Parliament, a sword.
But Charles did not speak publicly about the Canadian-US friction. He also invited Trump to Balmoral, Scotland's Royal Estate, which caused a sensation in late February. this Invitation was brought to Trump British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visiting the White House.
At a press conference during Starmer's visit, a reporter asked British Prime Minister Charles if he expressed concern about Trump's annexation comment.
Starmer escaped the issue and accused reporters of “trying to find a gap that does not exist between us.”
At a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer underscored Trump's recent speech on Canada's annexation and said journalists were looking for a split between Washington and London “doesn't exist.”
“We are the closest country and we had a good discussion today. But we didn't talk about Canada,” Steamer said, saying when the president interrupted him, “It's enough.”
When Rammy was asked why Charles was welcoming Trump (a man who hoped to annex the Commonwealth field), the British Foreign Secretary responded to Steimer's words and said: “This is not the time to sow unnecessary divisions.”
Rammy also confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Starmer next week when Carney flies to London, his first overseas trip in his new job.
Russia – Ukraine ceasefire
On Friday morning, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said the G7 united to support the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal by Ukraine, which has been recognized by Kiev and is now awaiting a response from Russia.
“Ultimately, when it comes to Ukraine, the ball is now in the courts in Russia,” Joly said.
Rami said Russian President Vladimir Putin needed to accept the terms of the ceasefire “so that we can introduce the details of the negotiation of peace so that Ukraine has the necessary security assurances so that we can obtain lasting peace.”
In a joint statement issued by the G7 Foreign Ministers said they “reaffirmed our firm support for Ukraine to defend its territorial integrity, right to survival and its freedom, freedom, sovereignty and independence.”
Foreign Minister also called on Russia to accept the ceasefire and implement it fully
“We discuss the passage of further sanctions, oil price caps and additional support for Ukraine and other means if we disagree with such ceasefires.”
Rami said Canada “just as Britain has been in Ukraine’s forward, he hopes the two countries become part of the organization, intensifying their battle for the embattled Ukrainians.
“So, this willing alliance is forming, with Britain and Canada standing side by side,” Rammy said.
