On his X profile, Diaz-Canel reiterated the willingness to deepen ties between the two nations, which are celebrating 80 years of uninterrupted diplomatic relations.

Since 2015, the Liberal Party has governed Canada, mostly under the leadership of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Given an unpopular context early this year, Trudeau stepped down to make way for Carney, who was re-elected on Monday.

The Canadian election results are directly linked to the rise to power of US Republican President Donald Trump.

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