Minister of National Defence to Visit Africa
Media Advisory
August 4, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from August 9-16, 2016. The Minister will be accompanied by Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire (ret’d) and Justice Louise Arbour.
Canada values its rich and deep relationship with African partners, and recognizes the importance of a strong African voice in addressing global peace and security challenges. During this visit, Minister Sajjan will engage with senior host government officials, the African Union Commission, United Nations representatives, as well as members of civil society and non-governmental organizations. This visit will help inform Canada’s re-engagement in peace operations and support its ongoing work related to Canada’s Defence Policy Review.
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Jordan Owens
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
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