Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is remembering former Israeli statesman Shimon Peres as a man of peace and a friend to Canada.
Trudeau says Peres, who died early Wednesday at the age of 93, was an internationally respected statesman.
He recalled visiting Peres in Israel when he was Israel's president, saying the former leader regaled him with stories of his friendship with his father, former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Trudeau says Peres expressed deep affection for Canadians.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion said he met Peres in 1999.
Dion says Peres attached his name to the goal of peace and should be an inspiration for all.
Trudeau says he will attend a memorial service Friday in Israel.
Israel's Foreign Ministry says a long list of world leaders will attend Shimon Peres' funeral on Friday.
Spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said Wednesday that President Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Pope Francis, Prince Charles and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are all expected.
He says many other VIPs are expected to attend.
Peres, a Nobel peace laureate, was a respected statesman and a frequent participant at international conferences.