On Canada s Foreign Policy: Interview with Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau
06.May.2021 9:00 AM . 7 min read
Following the arbitrary detention of two Canadians in China, Canada has advocated strongly for the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations. Can you detail the progress that has been made in fighting arbitrary detention? What work remains to be done?
The Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations is a Canadian-led initiative that aims to put an end to the practice of using foreign citizens as bargaining chips for diplomatic leverage. Canada denounces this illegal and immoral practice in the strongest possible terms. It needs to stop.
G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué (London, 5 May 2021) Share
I. Preamble
1. We, the Foreign and Development Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7), and the High Representative of the European Union, are meeting today at a critical juncture for our people, our planet, our security and our future prosperity. Democracy is under pressure globally; the pandemic continues to pose acute global challenges; new technological threats are mounting; and the catastrophic effects of climate change are increasing. We commit to strengthening open societies, shared values, and the rules-based international order. We affirm that free and fair trade, and the free and secure flow of capital, data, knowledge, ideas and talent is essential to our long-term prosperity. We affirm that liberal democracy and free and fair markets remain the best models for inclusive, sustainable social and economic advancement. We commit to tackling threats jointly and committing our resources to a
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Source: Republic of Lithuania
On 1 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau discussed topical issues of bilateral and international cooperation.
Landsbergis welcomed intensive bilateral relations, thanked Canada for its contribution to ensuring security in the Baltic Sea region, and expressed his solidarity over the two Canadian citizens â Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor â who had been held in China for more than 2 years.
The Foreign Ministers discussed the situation in Belarus and Russia, noted the need to continue to support civil society in Belarus, to cooperate on the issue of international sanctions, and expressed their concerns over Alexei Navalnyâs deteriorating health. Relations with China were also discussed at the meeting. The Foreign Ministers underlined the need to strengthen multilateral initiatives and to build a united front against China.The Minister of Foreign Affairs of C
China says case of two Michaels handled in accordance with the law torontosun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from torontosun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.