Trudeau, Joly head to Francophonie as war tensions engulf Middle East

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly are expected to speak to representatives of Lebanon's government at the high-profile Francophonie Summit, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow the official agenda for this annual gathering of leaders from French-speaking nations.

Trudeau, Joly head to Francophonie as war tensions engulf Middle East
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during a media availability, in Mexico City.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly are expected to speak to representatives of Lebanon's government at the high-profile Francophonie Summit, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow the official agenda for this annual gathering of leaders from French-speaking nations.