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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 13 May, 2024 10:15 AM

Canada’s foreign affairs minister is embarking on a five-day trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean where she will focus on peacekeeping and aid.

Global Affairs Canada says Mélanie Joly is set to leave today and will visit Cyprus, Lebanon, Turkiye and Greece where she will meet with her counterparts and other government officials.

This week, I’ll be travelling to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye and Greece to discuss the rapidly evolving situations in the Middle East and in the Caucasus, and how 🇨🇦 can continue to provide critical support.
— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) May 13, 2024

In a statement, Joly says rapidly evolving situations in the Middle East and Caucuses continue to have repercussions in Canada.

She says she looks forward to engaging with officials and to see how Canada can continue to provide support.

Details of her trip include marking the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, and discussing how humanitarian aid can be increased into Gaza.

She will also discuss regional security and stability in the Middle East and South Caucasus.

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