Categories: Global

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s Meeting With Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand

F.P. Report

WASHINGTON: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and his Canadian counterpart, Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, met in Brussels on March 17, 2022, to discuss their shared commitment to the strength of the NATO alliance and their unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Both leaders reaffirmed the close defense relationship between the United States and Canada, and agreed on the importance of strategic investments in defense capabilities.

The two leaders agreed on the importance of continued support to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression. Secretary Austin thanked Minister Anand for Canada’s prompt contributions to NATO deterrence and defense on the Eastern Flank, as well as Canada’s willingness to impose strict sanctions on Russia.

The Frontier Post

Recent Posts

Syria detains defense, interior ministry members suspected of Sweida violence

REUTERS (Reuters) : Syria has interrogated and detained members of its defense and interior ministries…

30 minutes ago

Israeli military pushes further into Gaza City, forcing more displacement

REUTERS (Reuters): The Israeli military moved deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, with soldiers and…

2 hours ago

Turkish authorities order new detentions of opposition officials

ISTANBUL (AFP) : Turkish authorities ordered the detention of seven officials from opposition-run municipalities in…

2 hours ago

6 killed in attack on passenger vehicle in Lower Kurram

F.P. Report KURRAM : At least six people were killed when unknown assailants opened fire…

2 hours ago

Two IHC judges question transparency ahead of full-court meeting

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD : Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges Babar Sattar and Sardar Ejaz Ishaq…

3 hours ago

Khawaja Asif should resign if he is not satisfied with govt: Hanif Abbasi

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD : Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi surprised many in the National Assembly…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.