27 August 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke today with Barack Obama, President of the United States, regarding the situation in Syria.
The Prime Minister made it clear that he shares the view that the recent chemical weapons attack was carried out by the Syrian regime and described the use of these weapons as an outrage. Both leaders noted efforts by the Syrian regime to delay the work of the UN chemical inspection team, suggesting the regime is attempting to obscure evidence of its actions. Both leaders agreed that significant use of chemical weapons merits a firm response from the international community in an effective and timely manner.
Both leaders have tasked officials to remain closely in touch in the days ahead.
