Minister Dion statement regarding death of Andrey Karlov, Russia's Ambassador to Turkey

December 19, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the death of Andrey Karlov, Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey:

“Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Russia’s Ambassador Andrey Karlov.

“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my most sincere condolences to Ambassador Karlov’s family and friends and to the people of Russia.”

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