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Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. F. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence of Canada
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met this afternoon with H.E. Mr. F. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence of Canada. He expressed appreciation for Canada’s increased engagement in UN peace operations, as well as for its decision to host the 2017 Leaders Summit on Peacekeeping.
They also discussed the latest developments in peace operations in Mali and Haiti. The Secretary-General underscored the importance of both the General Assembly and Security Council resolutions on sustaining peace and warmly thanked Canada for its strengthened commitment to the United Nations.
Finally, they discussed the importance of the ongoing study on the contribution of youth to peace processes.
They also discussed the latest developments in peace operations in Mali and Haiti. The Secretary-General underscored the importance of both the General Assembly and Security Council resolutions on sustaining peace and warmly thanked Canada for its strengthened commitment to the United Nations.
Finally, they discussed the importance of the ongoing study on the contribution of youth to peace processes.