Highlights of the Governor General's State Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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In Berlin, the Governor General reinforced Canada's strong friendship with Germany in meetings with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Key Points:
- In Berlin, the Governor General reinforced Canada's strong friendship with Germany in meetings with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- During the meeting with the Chancellor, the Governor General had the opportunity to thank her for her 16 years of leadership in the international community.
- During her speech at the opening ceremony, she highlighted the rich diversity that is reflected in Canadian arts and literature.
- The last governor general to undertake a State visit to Germany was the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, in 2001.