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EGGLETON VISITS GREECE TO BOOSTTRADE AND INVESTMENT
April 3, 1996 No. 59
EGGLETON VISITS GREECE TO BOOST
TRADE AND INVESTMENT
The Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister for International Trade, today announced
that he will travel to Greece April 8-10 to develop Canadian exports and trade to
the region. Also on the agenda of Mr. Eggleton's visit will be the recent
launching of the transatlantic dialogue between Canada and the European Union
(EU), resulting in an Action Plan on all aspects of the Canada-EU relationship.
On April 8, Mr. Eggleton will announce the appointment of Canada's new Honorary
Consul in Thessaloniki, Mr. Konstantinos Yakoumis. The following day, the
Minister will participate in the inauguration of the Canadian Hellenic Chamber of
Commerce.
"Canada places great importance on its bilateral and commercial relations with
Greece," Mr. Eggleton said. "We are now about to enter a new era of closer
economic and political co-operation with the European Union."
In addition to these events Mr. Eggleton will meet with senior Greek ministers and
business representatives to explore ways in which Canada can further develop its
economic and commercial relations with the EU.
"The primary role of this visit is to raise the awareness of this region as a site
for expanded Canadian trade," said Mr. Eggleton. "A number of Canadian companies
are already involved in projects in Greece. Greater commercial success in this
region will contribute to economic growth and stimulate job creation in Canada."
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