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Statement to mark International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

“For more than 75 years, United Nations peacekeepers have deployed to countries as diverse as Côte d’Ivoire, El Salvador, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (now North Macedonia) and Timor Leste to act in the service of peace. Since 1948, more than 4,370 peacekeepers have died in service, including more than 120 Canadians."


Minister Joly to travel to Sweden and Czechia

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Sweden on May 29, 2024, for high-level bilateral meetings, then Czechia, from May 30 to 31, to attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers.


Canada reiterates its commitment to people of Syria amid ongoing crisis

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

March 2024 marked 13 years of the Syrian crisis, and humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels. Over 16 million people, approximately 70% of the country’s population, urgently require assistance. Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye collectively host more than 6.8 million Syrian refugees.


Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

Today, Canada alongside Australia, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, have issued the following statement on the situation in Myanmar:“We, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, are deeply concerned by the escalating conflict in Myanmar and in particular the increasing harm to civilians, which is driving a worsening and devastating human rights and humanitarian crisis across the country.


Ensuring affordable medicine and contraceptives for all Canadians

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

Canadians should have access to quality medicines, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. People should not have to choose between paying for their medications and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many Canadians are still forced to make this impossible decision.


Minister Ng promotes Canada-Texas economic ties during visit to Austin

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

Canada and the United States have one of the closest and most important trade relationships in the world. It is built on long-standing shared values and deeply integrated supply chains that create opportunities for businesses and workers on both sides of the border. Texas plays an integral role in this relationship.


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