States solidarity with Denmark in the face of terrorism and anti-Semitism in Copenhagen
February 15, 2015 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement after speaking with Martin Lidegaard, Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, following yesterday’s terror attacks:
“This afternoon, I spoke to my Danish counterpart, Martin Lidegaard, to express that Canada stands in solidarity with Denmark following these heinous attacks.
“I was saddened and angered to learn of yesterday’s acts of terrorism in Copenhagen, which involved a freedom of speech event and a Jewish synagogue, injuring five police officers and murdering two innocent civilians. Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are sacred values that must be defended.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of these cowardly attacks and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
“These horrible attacks are yet another tragic reminder that no country is immune to terrorism. Canada and its allies will not be intimidated. We will continue to stand in solidarity against terrorists who threaten the peace, freedom and democracy our countries so deeply value.”
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