Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Vancouver, B.C., Canada November 7, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Nelms
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged Wednesday to work "very closely" with US President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his surprise victory in the US elections.
"Canada has no closer friend, partner, and ally than the United States," Trudeau said in a statement.
"We look forward to working very closely with President-elect Trump, his administration, and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment and international peace and security."
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