Minister Blair to visit Brussels, Belgium and Munich, Germany to strengthen support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic security

Media advisory

February 12, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from February 14 to 18. During his trip, the Minister will meet with Allies and partners to strengthen international support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic security.

On February 14, Minister Blair will participate in the 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group hosted by the United States at NATO HQ in Brussels, Belgium.

On February 15, Minister Blair will participate in a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers at NATO HQ in Brussels, Belgium.

From February 16-18, Minister Blair will participate in the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany.

Notes for media:

On February 14 and February 15, Minister Blair is expected to speak with reporters at NATO HQ. Broadcast-quality footage of the Minister’s scrums with reporters at NATO HQ can be accessed for free at https://www.natomultimedia.tv/

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Contacts

Diana Ebadi
Press Secretary and Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Email: Diana.Ebadi@forces.gc.ca

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

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