Foreign Affaris Canada web site – No. 384 – December 19, 2011
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement:
“We are proud that this Canadian-led resolution has garnered more support than ever before at the United Nations. This is a clear signal that the international community is growing more and more tired of Iran’s blatant disregard of human rights.
“Canada will not stay silent on these issues.
“We will continue to express serious concern about the ongoing and pervasive human rights violations in Iran, including the persecution of religious minorities.
“Canada is a vigorous defender of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law around the world, and we will continue to urge Iran to uphold its international obligations, to allow for freedom of religion and to respect the fundamental rights of its people.”