François-Philippe Champagne will soon travel to Beirut in his first overseas trip since the coronavirus pandemic began.Champagne will witness the devastation wrought by the deadly explosion earlier this month and hold talks with Lebanon’s president and foreign minister, according to a statement released Saturday.“Minister Champagne will also meet with Lebanese, Canadian and international humanitarian partners to witness the work of first responders and express Canada’s solidarity with the Lebanese people following this month’s tragedy,” his office said. ‘Long-term recovery effort’: How Canadian organizations are helping in Beirut “The minister will take this opportunity to highlight Canada’s ongoing support for the international response.