Ottawa- January 10, 2020

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met with Ms. Gwyn Kutz, Director General for Peace and Stabilization Operations Program at the Global Affairs Canada. The two sides discussed the peace process and security sector support in Afghanistan as well as future cooperation both bilaterally and under the global platforms. Among other issues, they emphasized the importance of women’s participation in peacebuilding efforts.
Ambassador Soroosh expressed his gratitude for Canada’s active engagement in Afghanistan including in support of the security sector institutions in the country.
Mr. Sayed Mujtaba Ahmadi, Deputy Chief of Mission; Mr. Michael Callan, Director of Conflict Prevention, Stabilization and Peacebuilding Division; and other members of the International Security Branch were also present in the meeting.