Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday to attend a meeting of the Group of Twenty leaders.

The world's 20 largest economies meet annually in an effort to collectively mitigate risks facing the global economic system and make progress on issues ranging from climate change to nuclear security.

As the summit host, Indonesia has asked leaders to focus on strengthening health systems, enhancing food security, and energy security. Indonesia emphasized the importance of focusing on consensus rather than division, a viewpoint that contrasts with Ottawa.

Also, Trudeau said on Sunday: "I will focus on ensuring that the world comes together to reinforce that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin made a terrible choice when he decided to invade a peaceful neighboring country." His remarks came at the end of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cambodia.

He also said at a closing press conference in Phnom Penh: "Russia is directly and uniquely responsible for much of the challenges the world is currently facing, whether it is the global migration crisis, the global food crisis, or the global energy crisis."

In this context, Moscow is sending its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to the Bali summit after weeks of speculation about whether Putin would attend. Trudeau pointed out that the summit is dedicated to heads of government. Trudeau said in French: "In general, I have no particular interest in speaking with Lavrov," while some G20 countries say they want to maintain relations with Russia despite the conflict.

In recent months, China, India, and South Africa have abstained from UN resolutions condemning Russia, and their leaders will attend the summit. Trudeau also said this amounts to the role of a policeman when the war in Ukraine affects everyone. He added in English: "That’s a big part of why so many of our citizens are struggling right now, and it would be irresponsible for us as leaders not to come together to acknowledge that. Even those countries that have not clearly stated their position as I think they should ... will always stand to defend their territorial integrity and sovereignty."

The meeting comes as Canadian industry leaders seek to strengthen ties with Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country with a growing economy.

The poverty rate in Indonesia has fallen from a quarter of the population at the start of the millennium to 9.78 percent in 2020. Nearly two-thirds of the 280 million population are of working age.

But COVID-19 slowed the country's economic boom, and climate change threatens the world's largest archipelago, where at least a third of its population is at risk of natural disasters.

Indonesia is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, and Canada has pushed the government to better preserve its tropical forests and peatlands. Ottawa also argued that Indonesia's pursuit of economic development threatens its vast biodiversity.

Additionally, Ottawa has held two rounds of negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia, aiming to grow $3.5 billion in annual bilateral trade. In recent years, the exchange has been almost evenly split, with Canada mostly selling grains, fertilizers, wood pulp, and oilseeds, and buying rubber, electrical equipment, and clothing from Indonesia.