Obama, Canada's Trudeau discuss fight against Islamic State: White House

Trudeau on Monday said Canada would pull out its six jets that have been bombing targets in Iraq and Syria as a part of the fight against the Islamic State.

Washington: US President Barack Obama spoke by telephone on Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about Canada`s role in the international effort to combat Islamic State, the White House said.

Obama "welcomed Canada`s current and new contributions to coalition efforts and highlighted Canada`s leadership in the coalition," the White House said in a statement.

Trudeau on Monday said Canada would pull out its six jets that have been bombing targets in Iraq and Syria as a part of the fight against the Islamic State.

 

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