Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ statement ahead of his meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Mélanie Joly (Ottawa, 15.03.2023)

I am so thankful for this very warm reception and I am so happy to be here in Ottawa, on my first visit to Canada. Thank you for your very warm words. We are friends, we share the same values.

But apart from that, I think there is a lot to discuss; geopolitical challenges in Ukraine, in Europe, in the Eastern Mediterranean, around the world. But also issues that have to do with human rights, rights of women, rights of children. And, also, how we can enhance our economic relations, how we can do more together.

So, thank you so much for your very kind and warm reception.