October 27, 2014 - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today confirmed that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Ottawa on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
“Canada and the United States have been partners, allies and friends through good times, as well as through some of our most tragic moments in history,” said Baird.
“President Obama and Secretary Kerry were among the first people to reach out to Canada during the horrific events of last week. I am grateful that Secretary Kerry will visit Ottawa and stand by Canadians as we mourn the loss of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and as we move forward in pursuit of our shared values.”
Baird and Secretary Kerry will hold talks in Ottawa on a range of important international and bilateral issues.
“Canada and the United States continue to cooperate closely on a range of issues, from combatting the threat of ISIL to standing with the Ukrainian people as they seek a future that embraces freedom and democracy,” said Baird. “We will also discuss ways to strengthen our bilateral relationship, focusing on domestic security, on promoting legitimate trade and travel between our two countries, and on further cooperation on North American energy security.
“Canada and the United States have shown the world time and time again that, when faced with challenge and adversity, we rise to the occasion and emerge even stronger and more resolved than before.”
Details regarding Secretary Kerry’s visit to Canada will be made available to the media on Tuesday morning.
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