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Canada PM makes surprise visit to troops in Mali
MONTREAL, Dec 23, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
made a surprise visit to Canadian troops deployed as part of the United
Nations peacekeeping operation in Mali, he said on Saturday.
“The men and women of the @CanadianForces make immense sacrifices to serve
our country and keep us safe. Today I visited with them in Mali, bringing the
thanks of Canadians for all their hard work. Thank you to everyone at Camp
Castor for everything you do, and merry Christmas!” Trudeau tweeted.
The premier was accompanied by Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan and Chief of
the Defense Staff, General Jonathan Vance, a statement from his office said.
Trudeau also met with his Malian counterpart Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, his
office said.
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