Statement

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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Statement by The Prime Minister of Canada on the re-appointment of the UN Secretary-General

June 22, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to welcome the re-appointment of Ban Ki-moon as United Nations Secretary-General:

"On behalf of Canada, I wish to congratulate Ban Ki-moon on his re-appointment as UN Secretary-General for a second term.

"It is fitting recognition for the five years of tireless service he has spent in this position working on such vital priorities as improving maternal, newborn and child health, protecting civilians in Libya, and helping Afghans secure and rebuild their country.

"I look forward to working with Ban Ki-moon as UN Secretary General on future international challenges and important priorities such as the Muskoka Initiative on Child and Maternal Health. Canada will continue working closely with its UN partners to advance democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the world."

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