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JAPAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT CANADA
September 18, 1996 No. 164
JAPAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT CANADA
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that the Foreign Minister
of Japan, Yukihiko Ikeda, will visit Canada from September 20 to 21.
"Canada is very pleased to host this visit by Mr. Ikeda, which affirms and
strengthens the strong bonds that exist between our two countries," Mr. Axworthy
said. "My colleagues and I will discuss a range of issues with Mr. Ikeda,
including Canada's chairmanship of the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation forum
(APEC) in 1997, co-operation on peace and security, and Canada's efforts to
promote an international ban on anti-personnel land mines."
Mr. Axworthy will host a working lunch for Mr. Ikeda and his officials, which will
also be attended by Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) Raymond Chan. Mr. Ikeda's
schedule also includes meetings with Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and Minister for
International Trade Art Eggleton.
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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
This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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