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MEDIA ADVISORIES

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PARADIS VISIT TO LATIN AMERICA

August 2, 2002 No. 86

Media representatives are advised that Denis Paradis, Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie) will visit Bolivia and Colombia on August 6 and 7, 2002, to attend presidential inaugurations in both countries. This will be the Secretary of State's first official visit to Latin America.

On Bolivia's Independence Day, August 6, Mr. Paradis will attend the formal installation of Bolivia's next president, to be named by Congress on August 3. The following day, he will be present for the inauguration of President-elect Alvaro Uribe of Colombia.

The Government of Canada is pleased to participate in these historic events, which mark the affirmation of democracy in these two countries.

Mr. Paradis will also visit Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador from August 10 to 15.

For further information, please contact:

Isabelle Mignault

Office of the Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie)

(613) 995-1852

Media Relations Office

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

(613) 995-1874

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

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