Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, travelled to London, United Kingdom (UK), for a bilateral visit. Minister Joly met with David Lammy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, to discuss shared priorities, including the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Minister Joly will also meet with Jonathan Powell, the UK’s National Security Advisor. During her trip, Minister Joly highlighted the strength of the friendship between Canada and the United Kingdom, including in the context of Canada’s G7 Presidency.
“Canada and the United Kingdom have a deep friendship that is based on years of collaboration on a wide range of regional and global issues. I looked forward to meeting with my counterparts to discuss shared foreign policy priorities, particularly in this time of great global uncertainty.” – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs