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MINISTER AXWORTHY TO VISIT WASHINGTON
March 25, 1996 No. 45
MINISTER AXWORTHY TO VISIT WASHINGTON
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy will make his first official visit to
Washington March 27-28 to consult with United States Secretary of State Warren
Christopher on bilateral and multilateral issues. During their meeting,
Mr. Axworthy and Mr. Christopher will sign the five-year renewal of the North
American Aerospace Defence (NORAD) agreement, a decision supported during a House
of Commons debate earlier this month.
"There is a strong commitment on both sides of the border to pursue common
bilateral goals, despite periodic differences in our foreign policy. Our
successful collaboration is evident in our co-operative approaches to peace in the
Middle East, Bosnia and Haiti," Mr. Axworthy said. "We are good friends who share
the world's largest trading relationship. I look forward to my discussions with
U.S. decision makers on a number of key bilateral and multilateral issues."
During his visit, Mr. Axworthy will also meet with Secretary of the Interior Bruce
Babbitt, Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and key members of Congress. He will use
his meetings in Washington to discuss the Middle East Peace Process, the
situations in Bosnia and Haiti, and UN reform and funding. He will also express
Canada's concerns regarding Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations and the recent U.S.
legislation on Cuba.
On March 27, Mr. Axworthy will address the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced
International Studies at Johns Hopkins University on the evolution of the
Canada/U.S. relationship.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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