Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced today an expansion of Canada's diplomatic presence and capacity in Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.

“Following the mission and report of Stéphane Dion, Canada’s Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe and Ambassador to Germany, on ways to increase Canadian support for Armenian democracy, Canada will open a full embassy with a resident ambassador in Armenia, allowing for stronger bilateral ties and increased Canadian support for Armenian democracy,” she said.

The Canadian Foreign Ministry said that the diplomatic expansion will help guide Canada's response to emerging security threats, strengthen political and economic cooperation to support European allies, as well as counter the effects of war in Ukraine and support Armenia in its democratic development.

"These measures will ensure deeper collaboration between Canada and its international partners to effectively address the shifting security and diplomatic landscape to protect peace and democracy in Europe and globally,” Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, said.