Canada's Foreign Minister Is Visiting Beirut To Show Support
Right after the explosion, Canada prompted to pledge millions of dollars in aid to support the disaster relief efforts in blast-stricken Beirut.
The friendly country's minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Philippe Champagne, will now visit Beirut in a stand of solidarity before continuing a tour in Europe.
Canada is among Lebanon's first supporters after this tragedy. It is also materializing as one of the most active in that regard, even dedicating a page on the official website of the Federal Government, called " Canada's response to the crisis in Lebanon. "
The webpage has a "How to donate" button for the Canadians to contribute, and updates on the ongoing Canadian efforts for Lebanon.
On my way to #Beirut . Thanks to all Canadians for their generosity. You still have until tomorrow to show your support by donating to the #Lebanon Matching Fund, which our government will match. https://t.co/BMEJSXAifm pic.twitter.com/vdzdkzJsSQ
— François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) ?? (@FP_Champagne) August 23, 2020
In addition to pledging $30 million in assistance to Lebanon, and the donations that arrived this week in Beirut, the friendly country seeks to further show a stand of solidarity with a visit by its Minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Philippe Champagne.