10 June 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
This afternoon, Prime Minister Harper spoke by phone with the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso.
The two leaders discussed preparations and priorities for the Toronto G-20 Summit, and agreed on the importance of restoring the health of global economy by entrenching recovery and laying the foundations for sustainable and balanced growth.
The Prime Minister stressed the G-20’s responsibility to deliver on commitments to address weaknesses that led to the financial crisis.
They also exchanged views on other areas where G-20 actions have been, and remain, vital, including developing global growth strategies.
The discussion also touched on the G-8 Summit where both leaders agreed on the importance of Canada’s signature maternal and child health initiative.
