Minister Sajjan to deliver a statement to the UN about peacekeeping

Media advisory

March 26, 2018 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence will be delivering a statement to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on March 28, 2018, on “Collective Action to Improve UN Peacekeeping,” on behalf of the Government of Canada. This session will be live streamed via UN Web TV.

While in New York, Minister Sajjan will also meet with UN officials and Member State representatives to discuss Canada's recent smart pledge peacekeeping commitment.

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Contacts

Byrne Furlong
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100

Adam Austen
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Email: Adam.Austen@international.gc.ca

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