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Canada Joins Global Counter-Terrorism Forum as Founding Member
September 22, 2011
New York City
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird speaks at the launch event of the new Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, in New York City on September 22, 2011.
The Global Counter-Terrorism Forum is a new international initiative to effectively combat terror around the world. Its membership of 30 countries includes Canada's traditional allies, emerging powers and Muslim-majority countries. Efforts to better coordinate counterterrorism measures will focus on the rule of law, border management and countering violent extremism.
The Global Counter-Terrorism Forum is co-chaired by the United States and Turkey.
