NEWS RELEASES
CANADA TO LEAD INTERNATIONAL MISSION TOREFUGEE CAMPS IN JORDAN
May 10, 1996 No. 88
CANADA TO LEAD INTERNATIONAL MISSION TO
REFUGEE CAMPS IN JORDAN
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Canada is to lead an
international mission to Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan, May 12-14.
Canada is heading the mission as "Gavel," or Chair, of the Refugee Working Group
(RWG), one of five working groups established within the multilateral track of the
Middle East Peace Process. Other members of the mission include the European
Union, Japan, Morocco, Switzerland and the United States. Together with Canada,
they represent some of the 41 countries and delegations participating in the work
of the RWG.
"This international mission to Palestinian refugee camps is evidence of Canada's
commitment to, and leadership in, the multilateral track of the Middle East Peace
Process," said Mr. Axworthy. "It takes on particular importance with the launch
of permanent status talks between Israel and the PLO, in Taba, Egypt.
The mission will seek to identify the needs of Palestinian communities in Jordan
by meeting with residents of the refugee camps and with the Government of Jordan.
Discussions will also explore how the RWG can contribute to the success of the
Middle East Peace Process.
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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
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