Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Canada, alongside G7 partners, is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. This ban further builds on Canada’s December 2023 import restrictions on diamonds and diamond-jewellery-related products from Russia by targeting indirect imports of Russian diamonds weighing 1 carat and above. It …
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Canada and Haiti are long-standing partners and friends, and Canada remains steadfast in its support to Haiti and its people as the country continues to face political, security and humanitarian crises. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in an international pledging event in support of Haiti, while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the …
Ottawa – Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with her Jordanian counterpart Ayman Hsafadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. They spoke about Canada’s strong diplomatic ties with Jordan as well as the current crisis in the Middle East, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Munich – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. The Ministers discussed Canada-China relations and issues critical to global security, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. Both Ministers agreed that bilateral issues should continue to be discussed pragmatically …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has travelled to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference from February 16 to 18, 2024. While in Munich, Minister Joly`s emphasizing both Canada’s continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression and its efforts to strengthen the rules-based international order. She will meet with her counterparts to …
Washington – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, met in Washington, D.C., to discuss the strength of the Canada-U.S. relationship and its importance to security and prosperity in the region and around the world. Minister Joly and Secretary Blinken discussed important transboundary issues, such as the Canada-United States Columbia River Treaty and …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday spoke with Cho Tae-yul, the Republic of Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and congratulated him on his recent appointment as minister. Building on significant progress made in 2023 during the 60th anniversary of Canada-Korea relations, the ministers highlighted the importance to keep the momentum and agreed to work closely to implement …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). The sanctions apply to 11 individuals that hold senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates and were integral to the planning, funding and execution of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. Along with its international partners, Canada …
Ottawa – As Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine nears the end of its second year, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, travelled to the Republic of Moldova and Poland from January 29 to February 1, 2024, where she will meet with her counterparts and senior government officials to discuss shared priorities. While in Chisinau, Moldova, Minister Joly will meet with …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held her first bilateral discussion with Israel Katz, who was recently appointed as Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the call, Minister Joly reaffirmed Canada’s support for Israel’s right to exist and to defend itself in accordance with international law, including international humanitarian law. She reiterated Canada’s unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ terrorist …
