15 June 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
PM speaks with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan
This evening, Prime Minister Harper spoke by phone with the Prime Minister of Japan, Naoto Kan.
Prime Minister Harper opened the conversation by congratulating Prime Minister Kan on his recent nomination as Prime Minister. The discussion then turned to preparations and priorities for the Muskoka G-8 and Toronto G-20 summits.
On G-8, the Prime Ministers discussed development, peace and security issues, while on G-20, both agreed on the importance of restoring the health of global economy by entrenching recovery and laying the foundations for sustainable and balanced growth. They additionally noted the importance of implementing clear and realistic plans for fiscal consolidation and sustainability.
Prime Minister Harper stressed the G-20’s responsibility to deliver on commitments to address weaknesses that led to the financial crisis. Both leaders also exchanged views on other areas where G-20 actions have been, and remain, vital, including developing global growth strategies.
