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AXWORTHY TO ATTEND G-8 FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETINGIN BONN
June 6, 1999 (4:00 p.m. EDT) No. 130
AXWORTHY TO ATTEND G-8 FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING
IN BONN
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy departed today for Bonn to attend a special meeting on Kosovo of the
Group of Eight (G-8) Foreign Ministers on June 7.
"The events of the last few days give us all hope that we may soon see an end to the Kosovo crisis. The early arrival
in Kosovo of an international peacekeeping force, including Canadians, will begin the process of stabilizing the
situation so that refugees can eventually return to their homes," said Mr. Axworthy. "The international community has
stood firm on the principle that human security must be the overriding principle in securing peace; it will be crucial to
ensure that the peace is sustainable through post-conflict reconciliation and reconstruction."
The G-8 Foreign Ministers last met regarding the conflict in Kosovo on May 6 to co-ordinate diplomatic efforts to
secure an end to the crisis. At tomorrow's session, they will discuss the way ahead, including delicate issues
related to the establishment of the international peacekeeping force and a civilian administration. They will also
discuss the terms of a UN Security Council resolution that would set down the framework for the peace process.
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Debora Brown
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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