NEWS RELEASES
CANADA SUPPORTS PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT
April 25, 1996 No. 79
CANADA SUPPORTS PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy, upon his return to Canada, declared
Canada's support for Paraguay's President Carlos Wasmosy and his democratically
elected government in this time of ongoing governmental crisis in that country.
Referring to the continuing tensions that arose after President Wasmosy's
dismissal of Paraguayan Army Commander General Lino César Oviedo, Mr. Axworthy
urged a rapid and peaceful resolution to the crisis.
"In recent years, Paraguay has joined the family of democratic countries in the
hemisphere. Canada welcomed Paraguay's espousal of democracy, and hopes to be
able to continue to work closely with the government of President Wasmosy," said
the Minister.
Mr. Axworthy also welcomed the efforts of the Secretary General of the
Organization of American States, César Gaviria, and the Foreign Ministers of
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, who travelled to Asunción this week to extend
support to President Wasmosy. He added that "Canada will continue to work
together with other member countries of the Organization of American States in
ensuring the durability of Paraguay's democracy."
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