The two leaders were speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, where Trump started by praising the Canadian leader, joking that he had made him "very popular" and noting that "from the very beginning", they had shared a good relationship.
Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the US are meeting in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. The talks aim to secure a hostage-prisoner exchange and Israeli withdrawal, though major disagreements and ongoing strikes persist.
During his gaggle with reporters before departing the White House, when Trump was asked about the Gaza plan, if there were going to be any changes, he said that the nitty grittys will be fixed in a couple of days.
"Canada welcomes President Trump's historic new Middle East peace plan, and we urge all parties to help it realise its full potential. As the critical next step, Hamas must immediately release all hostages. Canada stands ready to support the sustained, unimpeded, and large-scale delivery
The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt expressed confidence in US President Trump's "leadership and sincere efforts" to find a path to peace in the region.
They discussed ongoing counterterrorism efforts, efforts to locate missing Americans, and the importance of Israel-Syria relations in achieving greater regional security, according to a readout of their meeting.
Catherine Perez-Shakdam criticised Iran for denying a Trump-brokered ceasefire with Israel, accusing it of spreading disinformation and pursuing regional dominance. She warned of continued instability unless the Iranian regime falls and praised Israel's recent actions against Iran's nuclear
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff posts on X, stating that a deal with Iran will only be completed if it aligns with President Trump's vision of peace, stability, and the elimination of Iran's nuclear program.
US President Joe Biden announced the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The deal, initiated in May, also includes provisions for humanitarian aid to Gaza and outlines steps for future negotiations
The Ministry also reiterated its call for the release of Nepali student Bipin Joshi from Hamas captivity. Joshi, an agriculture student from Nepal, was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, while he was in Israel under the "learn and earn scheme."