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Visit to Kuwait and Iraq – January 20, 2019

The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada visited Canadian military personnel in Iraq and Kuwait from January 18 to 21, 2019.

Governor General Julie Payette shakes hands with His Excellency Barham Salih, President of Iraq.
Governor General Julie Payette and His Excellency Barham Salih, President of Iraq are speaking to each other. An interpreter is sitting between them. The flags of Canada and Irak are in the background.
Governor General Julie Payette and His Excellency Barham Salih, President of Iraq are speaking to each other. An interpreter is sitting between them. Canadian and Irak officials are sitting on either side of the room.
The Governor General salutes a CAF member.
Governor General Julie Payette, wearing a combat uniform, speaks to the troops at a podium.
Dozens of members of the Canadian Armed Forces are listening to Governor General Julie Payette speaking at a podium.
Governor General Payette poses for a picture with a group of Canadian Armed Forces members.
Governor General Payette shakes hands with a CAF member. General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, is standing beside her.
Governor General Julie Payette talks to a CAF member in medical gear.
Governor General Julie Payette shakes hands with a Canadian Armed Forces member.