NEWS RELEASES
FOREIGN MINISTER OF POLAND TO VISIT CANADA
May 24, 1996 No. 97
FOREIGN MINISTER OF POLAND TO VISIT CANADA
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Polish Foreign
Minister Dariusz Rosati will visit Ottawa on May 27-28.
"This visit attests to the importance both our countries place on our bilateral
relations," said Mr. Axworthy. "Canada has supported Poland's political and
economic transformation, and now looks forward to new opportunities for co-operation."
Ministers Rosati and Axworthy will meet to discuss a number of bilateral issues as
well as international questions of common concern, including the integration of
Poland into Western political and economic structures. They will also sign a film
and television co-production agreement.
During his visit to Ottawa, Minister Rosati will also meet with House of Commons
Speaker Gilbert Parent and with Citizenship and Immigration Minister Lucienne
Robillard.
This will be Mr. Rosati's first visit to Canada since assuming office in December.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Director of Communications
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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