Minister Joly concludes diplomatic week in Europe and G20 meetings with visit to the United Kingdom

From: Global Affairs Canada

News release

February 24, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to London, United Kingdom (U.K.), for a bilateral visit from February 24 to 25, 2025.

Minister Joly will meet with David Lammy, the U.K.’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, to discuss shared priorities, including the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Minister Joly will also meet with Jonathan Powell, the U.K.’s National Security Advisor.

During her trip, Minister Joly will highlight the strength of the friendship between Canada and the United Kingdom, including in the context of Canada’s G7 Presidency. 

Quotes

“Canada and the United Kingdom have a deep friendship that is based on years of collaboration on a wide range of regional and global issues. I look forward to meeting with my counterparts to discuss shared foreign policy priorities, particularly in this time of great global uncertainty.”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

  • Canada and the United Kingdom work closely together in many international organizations, including NATO, the G7, the G20, the Commonwealth, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

  • The two countries collaborate to advance shared priorities, such as gender equality, health and education; address global threats, such as climate change; and respond to international security challenges, such as foreign information manipulation.

  • The United Kingdom was Canada’s fourth-largest, single-country trading partner for goods and services in 2023, with two-way trade valued at $47 billion. Approximately 3,500 Canadian companies—93% of which are small and medium-sized enterprises—exported goods to the United Kingdom that year.

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