Minister Sajjan to Travel to the Middle East and the United Kingdom
Media Advisory
December 15, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will travel to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait from December 15 - 19, where he will meet with deployed Canadian Armed Forces personnel. The Minister will also have bilateral meetings with dignitaries and defence counterparts to further build and enhance defence cooperation. While in the region, he will also meet with the defence and security community in Jordan and the Canadian defence industry in the UAE to seek their views on regional security issues.
Following his meetings in the Middle East, Minister Sajjan will travel to London, UK, on December 20, for bilateral meetings with British Secretary of State for Defence, the Right Honourable Gavin Williamson.
Opportunities will be provided for media to engage with Minister Sajjan during his trip.
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Contacts
Byrne Furlong
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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