Minister Joly to travel to France to strengthen Canada-France relationship

From: Global Affairs Canada

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March 28, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Paris, France, on April 2, 2024, where she will meet with Stéphane Séjourné, recently appointed as France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

In Paris, Minister Joly will build on the strong, long-standing relationship between Canada and France to advance cooperation on shared interests and priorities, such as economic growth and resilience, sustainable development and peace and security. The ministers will share their perspectives on Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as the two countries’ continued support for Ukraine and efforts being made to address the conflict in the Middle East and the situation in Haiti.

While in Paris, Minister Joly will also meet with Jean-Yves Le Drian, French President Emmanuel Macron’s special envoy to Lebanon, to discuss the impacts of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Lebanon and on regional security.

Quotes

“I look forward to meeting with my counterpart in Paris to exchange on our approaches to major geopolitical questions and to build on the strong friendship between Canada and France. ”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

  • Canada and France have a strong bilateral relationship, rooted in a shared history and a common language. Canada and France are both members of NATO, the G7, the G20 and La Francophonie, making France one of Canada’s closest allies.

  • Canada and France cooperate globally in support of multilateralism and a rules-based international order; international security; the protection of the environment and the fight against climate change; the promotion of democracy and good governance; human rights; gender equality; and a shared Francophone culture.

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