Daniel Minden

See my Joint Statement with @LenaMetlegeDiab and @vankayak on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international sport.

Canada’s future will be shaped by the international partnerships we build now. From Montréal to Atlanta and now Antigua and Barbuda, this has been a consequential week for Canadian diplomacy. Across every engagement, our focus remains on strengthening our sovereignty, deepening trusted partnerships and building an economy that can withstand global uncertainty. That is how we give Canada greater freedom to chart its own course and create lasting prosperity for Canadians.

Today, I spoke with Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister @VarsenAghShanin, about developments in the West Bank and the broader situation facing Palestinians. I reiterated Canada’s disappointment with the postponement of Palestinian legislative and presidential elections, and stressed the importance of a clear path forward on democratic accountability and meaningful reform. We also discussed continued violence and restrictions in the West Bank, including the rise in settler violence, and the importance of ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches Palestinians in need. Canada will continue to support efforts to advance peace, stability and security for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Over two days at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, we advanced Canada’s priorities on global security and economic resilience. ✅ Called for collective action to address geopolitical instability, protect freedom of navigation and ensure food and energy are never weaponized. Diplomatic solutions must be grounded in international law. ✅ Highlighted Canada’s role as a reliable energy partner, working with partners to diversify energy supplies, protect critical infrastructure and advance secure, sustainable energy systems. ✅ Emphasized the importance of resilient supply chains to economic security. Through trade diversification and strategic partnerships, Canada is strengthening cooperation on critical minerals and emerging technologies, while taking action to combat forced labour. Canada is committed to working with G20 partners to strengthen global supply chains, protect our shared interests and build a more secure and prosperous future.

In our changing world, trusted partnerships matter. Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have built trust through generations of defence, intelligence and diplomatic cooperation. At the G20 in Atlanta, I met with @SenatorWong and @Ed_Miliband to discuss how we can draw on our partnership to support peace and security in the Middle East, uphold international rules, and ensure the responsible development of Artificial Intelligence.