Mélanie Joly says she will visit Indonesia and Vietnam.
It says in a statement that the prosperity, security and prosperity of Canadians will be increasingly linked to economic, social and political developments in the Indo-Pacific region.
Joly will meet in Jakarta with Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi, stakeholders in Indo-Pacific political and regional security, and feminist leaders advocating for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
In Hanoi, Jolie is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and other Vietnamese government officials to highlight Canada-Vietnam ties ahead of the 5023rd anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023.
She will also visit Thái Nguyên Province to meet with ethnic minority women and learn more about how Canada’s development assistance is helping to empower women-led businesses.
“I look forward to visiting Indonesia and Vietnam to better understand the region, expand partnerships and successfully contribute to a more secure, resilient, inclusive and sustainable Indo-Pacific for the benefit of all people,” he said. release.
Joly will travel from Saturday to April 14.
This Canadian Press report was first published on April 9, 2022.
