The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has expressed his appreciation for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a recent statement. During a visit to Ottawa, Biden emphasized the strong alliance between the United States and Canada, describing Canada as "no better ally, no closer partner, and no steadier friend."

Biden recalled that when he assumed the presidency, Trudeau was the first foreign leader he contacted. Reflecting on their partnership, Biden said, "Together, we’ve tackled some of the toughest issues our nations faced in decades," citing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and fentanyl-related issues.

The U.S. President also highlighted their joint efforts in supporting Ukraine amidst Russian aggression and praised their economic collaborations. "We have made generational investments to strengthen our supply chains and rebuild our economies from the bottom up and middle out—establishing North America as the most economically competitive region in the world," Biden stated.

Acknowledging Trudeau's leadership over the past decade, Biden remarked on how Trudeau's commitment has fortified the U.S.-Canada alliance. "The American and Canadian people are safer because of him. And the world is better off because of him," he added.

Biden concluded by expressing personal gratitude towards Trudeau: "I am proud to call him my friend. And I will be forever grateful for his partnership and leadership."