Prime Minister Carney Holds Talks with Lebanon’s Nawaf Salam and U.S. President Donald Trump

Carney Speaks with Lebanon and U.S. Leaders on Middle East Crisis

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney held separate discussions on March 8 with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and U.S. President Donald J. Trump, addressing the escalating conflict in the Middle East and broader economic and security issues affecting Canada and its international partners.

According to information released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the conversations highlighted Canada’s diplomatic engagement with key allies and partners as tensions continue to rise across the region.

Canada Expresses Solidarity with Lebanon

During his call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Carney reiterated Canada’s support for the government and people of Lebanon amid the widening regional conflict.

The Prime Minister expressed solidarity with Lebanon, noting the country has been drawn into the current crisis despite efforts to maintain stability.

Carney also voiced support for the Lebanese government’s decision to outlaw Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while reaffirming Canada’s longstanding position that Hezbollah must immediately halt its attacks on Israel.

The leaders discussed the need to reduce tensions and respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Carney further emphasized the importance of protecting international peacekeeping efforts in the region.

Canada reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and called on all parties to respect the safety and security of UN peacekeepers operating in the country.

The Prime Minister also pledged continued Canadian humanitarian support for Lebanon and the wider region, as humanitarian needs grow amid the conflict.

I spoke with President Trump this afternoon on a range of issues, including the economy, developments in the Middle East, and trade relations between our two countries — and we agreed to stay in close contact.

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) March 9, 2026

Conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump

In a separate discussion the same day, Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on several international and bilateral issues.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the leaders discussed economic cooperation between Canada and the United States, the evolving situation in the Middle East, and ongoing trade relations between the two countries.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact as developments continue to unfold.

Canada’s Ongoing Diplomatic Engagement

The calls form part of Canada’s ongoing diplomatic outreach with international partners as the conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about regional stability, global energy markets, and humanitarian conditions.

Canada maintains long-standing relationships with both Lebanon and the United States and continues to work with allies to encourage de-escalation and support humanitarian efforts in the region.