NEWS RELEASES
AXWORTHY TO VISIT UNITED NATIONS
January 30, 1997 No. 15
AXWORTHY TO VISIT UNITED NATIONS
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy will meet with the new United Nations
Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, on Tuesday, February 4, during a one-day visit to
New York.
"Canada has had very positive dealings with Mr. Annan in his previous position as
UN Undersecretary-General for Peacekeeping. We are pleased to have the
opportunity to work with him on the wider challenges facing the organization in
the months and years to come, particularly in the area of UN renewal," said
Mr. Axworthy.
Minister Axworthy's discussion with the Secretary-General is expected to focus on
Canada's foreign policy priorities relevant to the UN. These include the
preparation for December 1997 of a treaty banning anti-personnel mines;
peacekeeping and peacebuilding; advancing the UN's rapid reaction capability;
international security -- particularly the situation in Haiti, Guatemala and the
Great Lakes region of Central Africa; and children's rights.
"Canadians look forward to continuing their long-standing, strong support for the
Secretary-General's efforts on behalf of international peace and security, as well
as social, economic and cultural development," added the Minister.
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Catherine Lappe
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
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(613) 995-1874
This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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