Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly Plans Trip to Middle East, Mediterranean

Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly responds to questions from reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill after Question Period, in Ottawa on Feb. 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Canada’s foreign affairs minister is embarking on a five-day trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean where she will focus on peacekeeping and aid.

Global Affairs Canada says Mélanie Joly is set to leave on May 13 and will visit Cyprus, Lebanon, Turkiye and Greece where she will meet with her counterparts and other government officials.