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AXWORTHY TO ATTEND EUROPEAN PEACE AND SECURITY TALKS IN LISBON AND LONDON
November 29, 1996 No. 226
AXWORTHY TO ATTEND EUROPEAN PEACE AND SECURITY TALKS
IN LISBON AND LONDON
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy will join Prime Minister Jean Chrétien,
December 2-3, for the Lisbon Summit of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). He will then attend the December 4-5 meeting of the
Peace Implementation Council dealing with Bosnia and Herzegovina, in London.
"Canada remains committed to the pursuit of lasting peace and security throughout
Europe and beyond," said Mr. Axworthy. "I look forward to discussions in Lisbon
on the evolving security structure in the region, including the future roles of
the OSCE and NATO."
The London meeting of the Peace Implementation Council will approve an action plan
for 1997 to assist further the rebuilding of post-conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina,
concentrating on several social, political, economic and legal priorities.
Mr. Axworthy attended the Paris meeting of the Peace Implementation Council
Steering Board on November 14.
"Canada supports the full implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement," Mr.
Axworthy said. "We will continue to fulfil our commitment to securing democracy,
the rule of law and civil society in Bosnia. This includes the effective
prosecution of war criminals. There can be no reconciliation in Bosnia without
justice."
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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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