Minister Joly to hold teleconference following visit to Belgium
February 17, 2024
OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, concluded her visit to Belgium, where she met with her Belgian counterpart, Hadja Lahbib, and other government officials. During her visit, Minister Joly discussed a range of issues, including the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the fight against climate change, and the promotion of human rights.
At a joint press conference with Minister Lahbib, Minister Joly announced a new initiative to support Ukrainian refugees. The initiative, which will be funded by the Government of Canada, will provide a total of $10 million to support the integration of Ukrainian refugees into Belgium. The initiative will support a range of services, such as language training, job training, and housing.
Minister Joly also used her visit to Belgium to promote Canada’s candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. Canada is one of five countries vying for two open seats in the Western Europe and Others Group (WEOG). The election will be held in June 2025.
On the morning of February 17, 2025, Minister Joly held a teleconference with Canadian media to discuss her visit to Belgium. During the teleconference, Minister Joly said that she was “very pleased” with the outcome of her visit and that she was “particularly encouraged” by the support that Belgium has shown for Ukraine.
Minister Joly also said that she was “confident” of Canada’s chances of winning a seat on the UN Security Council. She said that Canada has “a strong record of global leadership” and that it is “committed to working with other countries to make the world a better place.”
Minister Joly to hold teleconference following visit to Belgium
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