Worldwide News: Minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Philippe Champagne said that Canada welcomes the start of the criminal trial of four suspects charged with the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on July 17, 2014.
“This is an important milestone in the pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for the 298 victims of this horrific act, which included one Canadian, as well as for their families and loved ones.” He said.
He said that they continue to call on all states, including Russia, to cooperate fully with the Joint Investigation Team’s [JIT’s] ongoing criminal investigation, consistent with the call for accountability and cooperation unanimously adopted in UN Security Council Resolution 2166.