Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier will visit the Middle East to promote peace between Israel and Palestine, according to a government release Sunday.
"Our message in the region is clear: we support efforts that will lead to a peaceful and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, including the creation of a Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel," Bernier said in the release.
The trip, which will take place on Jan. 9-14, will take the minister to Saudi Arabia, India, the West Bank and Israel.
He will also discuss with Indian leaders the situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Source:Xinhua
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