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BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY TO VISIT CANADA

May 27, 1996 No. 98

BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY TO VISIT CANADA

Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind will visit Ottawa on May 30.

"I am confident that our discussions will contribute to the strengthening of our bilateral relations and to the advancement of transatlantic ties," said Mr. Axworthy.

The ministers' discussions will focus on transatlantic relations and European security. They will also discuss UN reform, Commonwealth issues, Hong Kong and international action to promote a ban on anti-personnel land mines.

The British Foreign Secretary will also meet with Prime Minister Jean Chrétien later in the day.

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