The 16th Summit between the European Union and Canada held in Brussels marks a historic juncture in political and economic partnership, in the 40th year of formal cooperation. It is said on the official site of European Comiaaion.
Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, signed two landmark agreements: the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA).
«Today, the people of Canada and the European Union have opened a new chapter in their relationship. More than half a billion people on both sides of the Atlantic will enjoy new opportunities. For many people, it will mean new jobs and better jobs», said the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. «We have signed two agreements that not only symbolise our commitment to a shared future but also set a common project that will improve the lives of millions of Canadians and Europeans.»