Minister Champagne wraps up trip to Lebanon and Europe with stop to meet with U.K. foreign secretary

From: Global Affairs Canada

The meeting took place at Hampton Court Palace near London.

Minister Champagne and Secretary Raab discussed Canada-U.K. relations and cooperation on common priorities, including international security, human rights, climate change and media freedom.

They exchanged views on Minister Champagne's visit to Lebanon as well as his other key meetings, in Switzerland and Italy, earlier this week.

The two also discussed coordination of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to the situations in Belarus, Hong Kong and the Middle East.

Minister Champagne and Secretary Raab reiterated their commitment to ensure accountability and justice for the families of the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. They spoke of the need for Iran to conduct a full, transparent and independent investigation in accordance with international standards, including reparations to the victims and affected states.

Finally, Minister Champagne and Secretary Raab discussed the U.K.'s upcoming G7 presidency as well as the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, to be held next year in Glasgow, Scotland.

Contacts

Syrine Khoury

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs

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