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KILGOUR TO VISIT MOZAMBIQUE
March 12, 2000 (11:55 a.m. EST) No. 42
KILGOUR TO VISIT MOZAMBIQUE
Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) David Kilgour today announced that
on Monday, March 13 in Johannesburg, South Africa he will be joining the Canadian
mission bringing humanitarian aid to Mozambique. Mr. Kilgour will be accompanied
by the Canadian High Commissioner to Mozambique, Mr. James Wall.
"I hope that my brief visit to Mozambique will reflect the commitment and
compassion felt by Canadians toward the suffering of the people of Mozambique
and the bordering countries during this crisis period," said Mr. Kilgour.
Mr. Kilgour had been in South Africa leading a learning and technology partnership
trade mission where he was monitoring the tragic situation in Mozambique and the
bordering countries. When in Maputo, Mr. Kilgour will observe the situation first-hand and, on behalf of the government and people of Canada, will transmit
Canada`s support for the people of Mozambique. He hopes to meet with
representatives of Mozambique as well as UN and humanitarian agencies in Maputo
to get a current assessment of the situation.
To date, the Canadian government has contributed $11.6 million in aid to
Mozambique and the bordering countries.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Tasha Stefanis
Office of the Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)
(613) 992-9404
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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