Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement:

“Canada is outraged at today’s terrorist attack on the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli, Libya, which left several people killed and others injured.

“This cowardly and reprehensible attack illustrates the readiness of extremists to capitalize on the instability in Libya and their firm opposition to a peaceful, secure and prosperous Libya.

“As UN-led talks continue this week in Geneva, Switzerland, Canada urges all parties to come together, to reject terrorism and to commit to dialogue and reconciliation.

“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my condolences to the families and friends of those killed in this attack and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”