Minister Sajjan to travel to Ethiopia, Egypt and Chad
News release
May 19, 2023 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
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 his visits, Minister Sajjan will engage with various officials on shared priorities such as food and nutrition security, sustainable economies, climate action and biodiversity and advancing gender equality, as well as the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the surrounding region.
In Ethiopia and Chad, he will visit Canada-funded projects, meeting with development and humanitarian partners and beneficiaries. While in Egypt, Minister Sajjan will take part in the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings.
Quotes
“Canada is committed to working with African countries and key continental organizations, like the African Development Bank Group and the African Union, on shared priorities. I look forward to discussions with my counterparts and many partners over the coming days on how we can continue to strengthen our partnerships and work toward a more prosperous and inclusive Africa that has greater food-system resilience and can better withstand climate change, conflict and other shocks.”
- Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
“I look forward to learning more about Canada’s engagement in Africa, including successes and unique challenges this diverse continent and its people face, to see how we can come together to create sustainable solutions.”
- Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West
Quick facts
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Canada is the fourth-largest shareholder of the African Development Bank, and the Minister of International Development is Canada’s governor on the Board of Governors.
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In Ethiopia, Minister Sajjan will meet with African Union officials as a follow-up to the first Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue, which was held in Ottawa in October 2022.
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Canada is accredited as a permanent observer to the African Union.
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Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Development
Haley.Hodgson@international.gc.ca
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