Minister Joly to attend ASEAN Summit, G20 Summit, and Sommet de la Francophonie

News release

November 9, 2022 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, and the 18th Summit of La Francophonie in Djerba, Tunisia. She will be traveling from November 12 to 20, 2022.

While in Cambodia, Minister Joly will highlight Canada’s significant contributions to continue building on the 45 years of strong cooperation between Canada and ASEAN. Minister Joly will also engage on the forthcoming Indo-Pacific Strategy in support of a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, with ASEAN at its core.

In her engagements at the G20, Minister Joly will emphasize Canada’s steadfast support for multilateral dialogue. Her participation will provide an opportunity to influence matters related to economic stability and growth in Canada and globally. This year’s summit will also give G20 leaders the opportunity to address the global impacts of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Minister Joly will highlight the importance of continuing to work with allies and partners, and other countries most affected by the repercussions of Russia’s illegal invasion.

In Tunisia, Minister Joly will lead Canada’s participation at the Francophonie Ministerial Conference. Minister Joly will highlight Canada’s contributions to the Francophone digital space, and will discuss institutional reforms of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. Minister Joly will also promote democracy, human rights and the French language

Quotes

“Coordinated international action is essential to addressing challenges of today and tomorrow. Canada and its partners in ASEAN, G20, and La Francophonie share many common priorities, and I look forward to continue building on these important relationships.”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

  • ASEAN is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising 10 member states with the objective to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development; promote regional peace and stability, respect for justice and the rule of law; and increase collaboration across a range of economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative spheres.

  • Canada is home to over one million people of Southeast Asian descent, who greatly contribute to our country’s economic, cultural, and social fabric. ASEAN member state economies represent Canada’s fourth-largest trading partner, with over $31 billion in bilateral trade in 2021.Close to 38,000 students from the ASEAN region currently study in Canada.

  • The G20 is the primary forum for international economic cooperation among its members. G20 members are the world's major economies and represent all inhabited continents, 80 per cent of world GDP, 75 per cent of global trade and 60 per cent of the world's population.

  • Established in 1970, La Francophonie is a group of 88 states and member governments and observers that share French as a common language, as well as values in common. It is an important player in international relations that represents 1 billion people, including 300 million Francophones, on the five continents. Canada is one of the founding countries and an active member of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.

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