Canada, Australia strengthen military cooperation amid global challenges

news.yahoo.com August 8, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

Summary: Canada and Australia’s defence ministers, Bill Blair and Richard Marles, met in Vancouver to discuss enhancing military cooperation amid global volatility reminiscent of World War II. They agreed to strengthen ties to address challenges posed by China and Russia, reaffirming support for Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza. The ministers emphasized the importance of collaboration to deter hostile actions and maintain global peace.

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