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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique

ONTARIO, Canada, March 27, 2019/APO Group/ --

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique to offer his condolences for the loss of life and destruction caused by tropical cyclone Idai. The two leaders discussed the urgent humanitarian situation and recovery efforts in Beira and the surrounding area. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canadian support both in the immediate aftermath of the disaster and continuing as the affected communities rebuild and recover from this significant disaster. The leaders discussed the critical role of humanitarian partners working in difficult conditions and offered their mutual appreciation for their efforts to provide critical supplies, contain water borne disease and meet the urgent needs of thousands of affected people in Mozambique, as well as in Malawi and Zimbabwe. 

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