Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, particularly those who do not have ready access to their regular support networks.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al-Thani

The Secretary highlighted the importance of the strong partnership with Qatar and thanked the Foreign Minister for Qatar’s role in advancing peace and security in the region.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

The message of “Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing!” is especially poignant as this year’s IDAHOTB theme. Ending hatred and violence against LGBTQI+ persons requires collaborative action from us all.

President El-Sisi Meets with President of the Transitional Sovereign Council at His Paris Residence

President of the TSC Al-Burhan praised, in this respect, the mutual efforts to improve joint cooperation between the two countries and enhance the unlimited Egyptian support through various forums to preserve the safety and stability of Sudan.

Virtual Open-ended Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Executive Committe at the Level of Foreign Ministers to Discuss the Attacks of Israel in the Palestinian Territories

In face of the attacks by Israel in the Palestinian territories, upon the initiative of Turkey in consultation with the State of Palestine and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-OIC Summit Chair- the Open-ended Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee will be held at the level of Foreign Ministers in virtual format on 16 May 2021. During the meeting, to which H.E. Mr. Mevlüt ÇavuĹźoÄźlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey will attend, possible steps to be taken within the OIC and at international fora will be consulted against the recent attacks by Israel in the Palestinian territories.