Foreign Affairs Minister to attend Munich Security Conference
News release
February 14, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Canada strongly supports multilateralism as the most effective way to address today’s security challenges.
In support of Canada’s transatlantic security partnership, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, from February 15 to 17, 2019.
At the conference, the Minister will engage with her counterparts and international security experts to explore lasting solutions to major global challenges. These will include, among other issues, international arms control, human rights, the crisis in Venezuela, support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, and Russia’s violations of the rules-based international order.
Quotes
“Now, it is more important than ever that Canada continue to advocate for human rights, democracy and the rule of law. This week’s Munich Security Conference provides a key opportunity to further strengthen alliances that are essential for Canadians’ interests and for lasting global security.”
- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick facts
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Since its founding in 1963, the Munich Security Conference in Germany has become a premier event for dialogue on international security policy.
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Each year, the Munich Security Conference brings together world leaders, government ministers and officials, parliamentarians, senior military officers, academics, journalists and other leaders to discuss current and future security challenges.
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This is the Minister’s third time attending the Munich Security Conference.
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Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Adam.Austen@international.gc.ca
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