WASHINGTON Oct 29 interaction with Russia and China in connection with the intensification of the struggle for influence in the world, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said in an interview with CBC.
«There is a struggle for influence, as Russia and China turn towards Africa, Asia and Latin America. Us you need to show yourself, get in touch and interact,» she said.
Joli added that in her opinion, the Canadian government in the current «historical moment» needs to proceed from a pragmatic approach, since the «tectonic plates of the world» are in movement, «creating instability».
According to her, participation in general international discussions with Russian representatives makes it possible to resist the position of the Russian Federation, although she has «no desire» to sit next to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov .
«I don't believe in empty strategy th chair. When Canada does not participate in dialogue, it does not help our peace and stability in the first place. Secondly, we are losing influence in the world, as other G7 countries communicate with these states,» she concluded.