Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, will travel to Washington DC for the State funeral of former US President, Jimmy Carter.
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39th President of the United States (US), Jimmy Carter, passed on Sunday 29 December, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia “surrounded by his family”.
According to pm.gc.ca:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Washington, D.C., United States of America, on January 9, 2025, to attend the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
President Carter was an inspirational statesman, leader, and lifelong humanitarian. During his visit, the Prime Minister will deliver condolences on behalf of Canadians for the loss of President Carter, as well as reaffirm Canada’s commitment to a successful Canada-U.S. partnership.