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

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
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