Former U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his upcoming reelection bid. Trudeau, Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, recently came under fire for photos showing him in blackface. Following the controversy, the Liberal Party leader issued a public apology, in which he admitted to appearing in blackface. “I should never have done it,” Trudeau told reporters.

Thanks my friend, we’re working hard to keep our progress going. https://t.co/l4V42PZbef — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 16, 2019

During his tenure in the White House, Obama worked alongside Trudeau to promote a global progressive agenda. He shared his support for the PM Wednesday on Twitter, “I was proud to work with Justin Trudeau as President. He’s a hard-working, effective leader who takes on big issues like climate change. The world needs his progressive leadership now, and I hope our neighbors to the north support him for another term.” Ultimately, the decision is up to voters who will head to the polls on October 21.

Always great to catch up, @BarackObama. À la prochaine! pic.twitter.com/qEXwAqB8fN — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 1, 2019

As far as his own country, Obama has yet to endorse any candidate running for president in 2020. Moreover, he’s been silent on his former Vice President Joe Biden, who’s vying for the Democratic nomination.