Defence Minister Anita Anand to visit the Pentagon for a bilateral meeting with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

February 9, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will visit the Pentagon, where she will be welcomed by United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III for a bilateral meeting to discuss shared priorities, including their unwavering support for Ukraine and progress on NORAD modernization, as well as close coordination on a variety of other bilateral and global issues.

Media are invited to cover the arrival ceremony and opening remarks at the bilateral meeting. Media must either be accredited at the Pentagon already, or contact the email address below for assistance with registration for this event.

Arrival ceremony and photo opportunity
Date: Friday, February 10, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM EST
Location: The Pentagon
Contact: Reporters from Canadian media outlets are invited to contact Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Doucette (PAUL.DOUCETTE3@forces.gc.ca) for assistance with registration.