ALUMINUM ASSOCIATIONS ISSUE STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE INVASION OF UKRAINE

Aluminum associations representing the G7 nations, including the Aluminum Association of Canada, the Aluminum Association, European Aluminum and the Japan Aluminum Association have issued a joint statement condemning the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and supporting the sanctions agreed to by the international community.

“Our organizations join the rest of the free world in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The recent images that have emerged suggesting ongoing crimes against humanity in the region are frankly appalling. We support the use of economic sanctions and other measures as a diplomatic tool to combat Russian aggression. NATO and its allies are engaged in the highest level of conflict diplomacy in a global security and humanitarian emergency with far-reaching impacts on many industries,” they say.

“As representatives of aluminum companies around the world, we also recognize that the conflict is challenging our industry – like many others – in a profound way. Russia is a major global supplier of aluminum, so these challenges are likely to continue to worsen over time. Our organizations will work with our respective governments to provide relevant industry data and a clear assessment of what sanctions and similar measures could mean for aluminum producers, users and end consumers. For the time being, our main concern is to achieve a rapid and peaceful resolution of the current crisis,” they conclude.