Minister of Foreign Affairs to mark 75th anniversary of victory in Europe at UN Security Council

From: Global Affairs Canada

News release

May 8, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will mark the 75th anniversary of victory in Europe by highlighting Canada’s ongoing commitment to multilateralism, during a virtual United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Arria-formula meeting on May 8, 2020.

The meeting, entitled 75 Years from the End of the Second World War on European Soil: Lessons Learned for Preventing Future Atrocities, Responsibility of the Security Council, will be an opportunity to discuss  international security and conflict resolution, including in the context of the Covid-19 crisis.

A video of the meeting will be available following the event at https://un.mfa.ee

Quotes

“This forum presents an opportunity to reinforce Canada’s commitment to a multilateral system for conflict prevention and international security, particularly as we look for collective solutions to mitigate the global repercussions of COVID-19.”

- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

  • Arria-formula meetings are high-level, informal gatherings that enable UNSC members to hold frank discussions with influential invited guests to address matters of global security.

  • The process is named after former Ambassador Diego Arria of Venezuela, who, as the representative of Venezuela on the Council, initiated the practice in 1992.

  • The meeting is being held in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of victory in Europe on May 8. 

Contacts

Syrine Khoury
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Syrine.Khoury@international.gc.ca

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