Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is in Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from April 3 to 4. In Brussels, Minister Joly is meeting with her NATO counterparts and partners to discuss the current global security environment and welcome Sweden to its first Foreign Ministers’ Meeting as an Ally following its accession to NATO on March 7, 2024.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers will also mark NATO’s 75th anniversary and celebrate the years of cooperation and historic achievements on security, underpinned by a strong transatlantic bond. The ministers will also hold a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting to discuss continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression. Minister Joly will take the opportunity to reaffirm Canada’s continued support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and will reiterate Canada’s position that Ukraine should become a full member of NATO as soon as conditions allow.
“As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of NATO, the world is facing an increasingly complex political and security environment, making NATO more important than ever in ensuring transatlantic security. I look forward to continuing addressing international security challenges with our NATO Allies and partners while in Brussels.” – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs