Plenty of people in Europe (most of them!) tour on std midrange hybrid and MTB bikes like yours.
The suspension forks are a fairly simple, reliable kind, although a tad heavy. They will be OK.
Check that you are using a quick-release skewer correctly, it is a cam, not a bolt.
You may want to change the tyres so a general purpose semi-slick with good puncture protection.
Start with new brake blocks because getting the correct replacements for lesser known ones can be a PITA.
You will need a rear luggage rack compatible with your disc brake. Pick it with care, there are lots of racks that don't work well. I assume the bike has rack eyelets (?)
You may want some alt hand positions so fit bar-ends or small clip-on aerobars.