OTTAWA, Canada, September 30, 2013 –The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular) today issued the following statement:
Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular)
“We were disappointed to learn today that Dr. Loubani and Mr. Greyson will remain in custody.
“Canada continues to press for a timely and positive resolution to this situation and, in the absence of confirmation of the charges, once again calls for their release.
“Minister Baird and I have been in close contact with Egyptian officials on multiple occasions, and our embassy in Cairo continues to meet with senior Egyptian government officials regularly on this case.
“The well-being of Dr. Loubani and Mr. Greyson is our top priority. We continue to receive consular access and are in regular contact with the Canadians’ lawyer and families.”
