WASHINGTON D.C. Nov 12 – Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, at the Department of State today.
Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Canada partnership and discussed a range of issues, including the upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit, our continued support for the people of Afghanistan, the situation in Haiti, and our shared commitment to promote global security and universal norms. Secretary Blinken noted his appreciation for our close collaboration as we continue to implement the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, including opportunities to reinforce the importance of democracy, anticorruption, and human rights at the Summit for Democracy.
“Canada is our steadfast and trusted friend, partner, neighbor, and ally. It was a pleasure to meet Foreign Minister @melaniejoly today in Washington. I look forward to working with her on the broad range of shared interests. #FriendsPartnersAllies.” Blinken wrote on Twitter today.