Readout: First meeting of the International Coordination and Response Group and Iran regarding negotiations on reparations related to the downing of Flight PS752 

News release

July 30, 2020 - Kyiv, Ukraine - Global Affairs Canada

Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752, today issued the following readout:

Today, representatives from the five members of the International Coordination and Response Group held their first meeting with Iranian officials regarding negotiations on reparations for the families of the victims of Flight PS752.

The Coordination Group was represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine as its negotiating spokesperson. Negotiators from Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden and the United Kingdom were also present at the meeting.

The Coordination Group members reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and, once again, called on Iran to make full reparations for the downing of Flight PS752. Coordination Group members and Iran also discussed the preparations and organization for the upcoming rounds of negotiations.

The Coordination Group reiterated the call on Iran to conduct a full, transparent and independent investigation in accordance with international standards, including accountability and justice for the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy. 

Contacts

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

Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
Follow us on Twitter: @CanadaFP
Like us on Facebook: Canada’s foreign policy - Global Affairs Canada

Page details

Date modified: