Minister Joly traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa, for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting


February 20, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she is traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa, from February 19 to 21, 2025, to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts to discuss pressing geopolitical issues, including Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the crisis in Haiti. She will also address peace and security issues in Africa, particularly in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

While in Johannesburg, Minister Joly will meet with Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and chair of the meeting. They will exchange views on shared priorities in the context of Canada and South Africa holding the respective G7 and G20 presidencies in 2025.

Throughout her visit, Minister Joly will reaffirm Canada’s commitment to supporting global peace and security, advancing human rights and strengthening international cooperation to address shared challenges.



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