Canada expressed deep concern over Russia’s unwarranted aggression; to send more troops
Ottawa: Defence Minister Anita Anand marked the end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels, Belgium.
Over the past two days, Minister Anand participated in productive discussions with Allied counterparts about the security situation in and around Ukraine, and other security challenges facing the Euro-Atlantic area.
While at NATO Headquarters, Minister Anand joined her counterparts in expressing deep concern over Russia’s unwarranted aggression in and around Ukraine. She reiterated Canada’s strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity and highlighted Canada’s recent announcement of lethal military aid to support Ukraine, as well as a loan offer of up to $500 million.
Meanwhile, Canada is considering to send more troops to Europe amid imminent threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine persists.
On February 16, Minister Anand spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, her counterpart from Latvia, and held bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Belgium, France, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom.During meetings with her counterparts, Minister Anand further reaffirmed Canada’s ongoing commitment to NATO on several key matters.
