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Source: Global Affairs Canada | Oct 21, 2023

Ministers Joly and Hussen attend Cairo Peace Summit

The ministers will underscore Canada’s grave concerns with the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the importance of ensuring that assistance can reach Palestinian civilians

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that they will be in Cairo, Egypt, from October 21 to 22, 2023, to take part in the Cairo Peace Summit. They will meet counterparts and foreign officials at the summit.…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Sep 26, 2023

Canada: Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Maryse Guilbeault becomes Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Maryse Guilbeault becomes Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ms. Guilbeault replaces Benoît-Pierre Laramée. Andrew Turner becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia. Mr. Turner replaces Alison LeClaire.

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Sep 01, 2023

Minister Hussen to travel to Kenya and Zambia

In Kenya and Zambia, Minister Hussen will visit Canada-funded projects and participate in meetings with government officials, development partners and stakeholders

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced that he will visit Kenya and Zambia from September 4 to 9, 2023. During his visits, Minister Hussen will engage with various officials on shared priorities such as climate action; sustainable economies; education; food and nutrition security; sexual and reproductive…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | May 19, 2023

Minister Sajjan to travel to Ethiopia, Egypt and Chad

During his visits, Minister Sajjan will engage with various officials on shared priorities such as food and nutrition security, sustainable economies, climate action and biodiversity

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will visit Ethiopia, Egypt and Chad from May 21 to 27, 2023. He will be accompanied by Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West. During…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Feb 12, 2023

Canada - Joint ministerial statement on International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers

Canada is determined to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement to mark the International Day Against the Use…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Nov 05, 2021

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of International Development on release of investigation report on atrocities in the Tigray region in Ethiopia

Canada is gravely concerned by the expansion of combat operations to Amhara and Afar regions of Ethiopia by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by the findings outlined in the joint report by the Office of…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Mar 11, 2021

Statement on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302

Two years ago, on March 10, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, claiming the lives of 157 people

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, today issued the following statement: “Two years ago, on March 10, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, claiming the lives of 157 people, including 18 Canadians and many others with ties…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Jan 27, 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs announces Canada’s contribution to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund

Canada has consistently been among the top donors of the Fund since its inception in 2006

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced Canada’s contribution of $15 million to the UN Peacebuilding Fund while co-chairing the virtual UN Peacebuilding Fund Replenishment Conference, along with the UN Secretary-General, Germany, Sierra Leone and Sudan. Canada has consistently been among the top donors of the Fund…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Sep 23, 2020

Minister Ng and G20 trade ministers meet to advance recovery of global trade and investment

Minister Ng welcomed the outcomes of the Riyadh Initiative, a G20 dialogue on priorities for World Trade Organization (WTO) reform

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated virtually today in the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting. During the meeting, Minister Ng and her G20 counterparts endorsed a joint statement reinforcing their commitment to support their businesses, workers, and people. The G20 ministers committed to…

Source: Global Affairs Canada | Sep 10, 2020

Coronavirus - Africa: Canada continues to lead international coordination on response to COVID-19

Hosted the 10th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the 10th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 with his counterparts from Australia, Brazil, Germany, Morocco, Peru, South Africa and the United Kingdom. The ministers provided an update on their countries’ responses to COVID-19 and ongoing multilateral work on…

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