July 1, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement condemning the terrorist attacks in the Sinai Peninsula:
“Canada condemns in the strongest terms the wave of attacks in Egypt today claimed by militants linked to the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria [ISIS] that resulted in dozens of military and civilian casualties. I offer my condolences to the families and friends of those killed in today’s attacks.
“Canada stands with Egypt in its fight against terrorism. We must confront ISIS for the terror it inflicts on innocent people. This is a further reminder of the serious threat that jihadist terrorists pose, and why, under Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s leadership, Canada is participating with our allies in the international coalition against ISIS.
“Canada fully supports Egypt’s on-going transition to democracy. We are confident that Egypt will not be deterred by murderous terrorist acts like these or the attack earlier this week that claimed the life of Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat.”
Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
343-203-1851
johanna.quinney@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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