Ambassador @KarenMollica met @ViedAkademia President Martin Venhart to explore stronger 🇨🇦-🇸🇰 research & academic ties. They noted the vital role of science in competitive, innovative societies and emphasized the importance of evidence-based decision making.
Excellent working lunch today with the Ambassador of Canada to Slovakia, H.E. @KarenMollica, right here in Bratislava!
It was the perfect opportunity to follow up on my recent productive trip to Canada and the meaningful consultations held in Ottawa. We are turning political momentum into result-oriented actions—discussing concrete ways to boost our bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, nuclear energy, and defense! Slovakia is keen to see Canadian business delegations exploring our market soon, particularly around innovative solutions and the automotive sector.
A truly special day to meet, as Canada’s new Governor General, Louise Arbour, is sworn into office today—we extend our warmest congratulations and hope to welcome her to Slovakia soon!
Also side-by-side as strong NATO allies, we highly value our excellent military cooperation in Latvia and look forward to unlocking even more strategic opportunities ahead!
Today’s installation day marks an important milestone for Canada and the beginning of a new chapter. 🍁
Governor General Arbour has officially been installed as Canada’s 31st governor general!
The installation of Canada’s 31st Governor General is happening today!
Tune in at 10 a.m. (ET) on @CdnHeritage's YouTube Channel: https://t.co/pxUJrsJBSG
#Russia claims Ukrainian parents gave their consent to send their children to summer camps or health facilities run by Russia.
Credible sources show that some children were not returned after these programs ended.
#BringKidsBack
More facts: https://t.co/pRt6ODjxij
#Russia claims it relocated Ukrainian children for their safety, but evidence shows many of these transfers were forcible, lacked proper consent and violated international law.
#BringKidsBack
More facts countering lies:
https://t.co/pRt6ODjxij
#Russia claims it is "cooperating" to reunite Ukrainian families. Facts tell a different story: returns are rare and driven by Ukraine, international partners and civil society while Russia obstructs their work. #BringKidsBack
More facts countering lies: https://t.co/pRt6ODjxij
#Russia hides behind claims that there is no complete list of deported Ukrainian children. Meanwhile, Russia limits access to records and prevents verification in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
#BringKidsBack
More facts countering lies: https://t.co/pRt6ODjxij
#Russia falsely claims #Ukraine is exaggerating the number of deported children. The evidence says otherwise. Multiple independent sources confirm these cases are widespread, systematic and verified.
#BringKidsBack
More facts countering lies: https://t.co/pRt6ODjxij
Russia says it’s rehoming Ukrainian “orphans.”
Also Russia:
–Transfers children without tracing families
–Withholds records needed to find them
–Labels them “orphans” to enable illegal adoptions
A child is not an orphan just because you erased their history.
#BringKidsBack
Calling all members of Civil Society Organizations and academia! Register now to the Canada #EU 2026 #CETA Civil Society Forum on Trade and Sustainable Development, June 2 and 3. The event will cover trade, labour, environment, inclusivity and more!
➡️https://t.co/52MJZhM5Rp
Russia says the issue of deported Ukrainian children is part of a political campaign against it.
Also Russia:
-Dismisses evidence of systematic transfers from credible sources
-Faces international arrest warrants over child deportations
Children are not pawns. #BringKidsBack
In 1986, the world’s most severe nuclear accident happened in Chornobyl. 40 years on, our thoughts are with the people who have suffered its consequences for decades. Chornobyl showed the world that nuclear safety is everyone’s concern.
Canada will not forget.
Russia says #Ukraine’s figures on deported children are unreliable.
Also Russia:
– Continues illegal deportations and forced transfers
– Russifies identities and records
– Limits access to data
The numbers change because Russia is still taking Ukrainian children.
#BringKidsBack
Russia claims Ukrainian parents “voluntarily” sent their children to Russian camps.
Also Russia:
-Obtains “consent” under occupation and war
-Keeps children after short-term programs end
Consent to a summer camp does not equal consent to giving away your child.
#BringKidsBack
Russia calls it a “temporary evacuation” of Ukrainian children for their safety.
Also Russia:
–Sends Ukrainian children to re-education camps
-Imposes Russian citizenship
-Facilitates illegal adoptions
This is not temporary. It is unlawful.
#BringKidsBack
Welcome to Canada, State Secretary! An excellent start to an important trip focused on strengthening Canada and Slovakia relations. 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇰 @MarekEstok_SK@SlovakiaMFA@SlovakiaInCAN
Great kickoff to my meetings in Ottawa w/ David Angell, Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister! 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇰
What connects us is also our long-standing careers in diplomatic service—and the fact that we both serve as foreign policy advisors to our respective Prime Ministers.
A former 🇨🇦Ambassador to NATO, David brings insight to our discussions on transatlantic cooperation and today’s evolving security landscape. 🌍🛡️
Always inspiring to exchange perspectives with someone of such experience. Looking forward to strengthening the 🇸🇰🤝🇨🇦 partnership even further including high level visits.