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KILGOUR TO VISIT KOREA AND CHINA
August 2, 2002 (2:20 p.m. EDT) No. 89
KILGOUR TO VISIT KOREA AND CHINA
Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) David Kilgour today announced that he will visit Korea and China from August
6 to 17, 2002. Mr. Kilgour will be leading a 35-member Junior Team Canada mission to China.
"This visit will focus on exploring new trade opportunities with China and Korea, two of Canada's major export
destinations," said Mr. Kilgour. "I also look forward to enhancing educational links with both countries, as well as
discussing security, governance and development issues."
In Seoul, Mr. Kilgour will meet with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kim Hang-Kyung, as well as
Deputy Minister for Trade Kim Kwang-Dong. He will also give a speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
in Korea and participate in a roundtable discussion on inter-Korean relations and security on the Korean
Peninsula. In addition, the Secretary of State will tour the Canadian Education Centre and visit Korea's National
Cemetery, where he will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to honour the fallen and visit the gravesite of
Canadian Dr. Frank Schofield, the only foreigner to be buried at the cemetery. Finally, the Secretary of State
will visit Panmunjom, where he will tour the Demilitarized Zone between the Republic of Korea and the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
"Canada continues to support the policy of engagement between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea and encourages broader international efforts to promote peace and stability on the
Korean Peninsula," said Mr. Kilgour.
In China, Mr. Kilgour will meet with government officials in Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Guangzhou. He will
also launch the Junior Team Canada trade mission to China and participate in related networking activities,
including delivering a number of speeches to bilateral and national trade organizations. In addition, the
Secretary of State will speak to local and Canadian business people and Chinese students and visit several
development projects funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. He will visit the Qinshan
Phase III CANDU Reactor Project to see first-hand Canadian nuclear technology at work in China.
The Junior Team Canada Program gives select young Canadians the opportunity to work with small and
medium-sized enterprises from across the country . The young participants then act as consultants for these
export-oriented companies during trade missions.
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The schedule of Mr. Kilgour's media events is attached.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Jacqueline O'Neill
Office of the Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)
(613) 944-2162
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
SCHEDULE OF MR. KILGOUR'S MEDIA EVENTS
SEOUL, KOREA
Event: Speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2002
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Lotus Room
Event: Wreath-laying ceremony/stop at Dr. Frank Schofield's gravesite
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2002
Time: 9:45 a.m.
Location: National Cemetery
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NANJING, CHINA
Event: Meeting with Jiangsu Governor Ji Yunshi
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2002
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Jingling Hotel
Event: Visit to Red Leaf Housing Project
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2002
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Di Hao Villas
Event: Roundtable discussion with Nanjing City Education Department
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2002
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: TBC
QINSHAN, CHINA
Event: Visit to Qinshan Phase III CANDU Reactor Project/50th Anniversary AECL Celebration
Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002
Time: 11:15 a.m./12:30 p.m.
Location: Qinshan, China/Maple Village, Haiyan, China
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Event: Address at Canada-China Business Council/Junior Team Canada Breakfast meeting
Date: Monday, August 12, 2002
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Ballroom 1, 2nd Floor
Nikko Hotel Pudong
969 Dongfang Road
Event: Press Conference for launch of Junior Team Canada mission
Date: Monday, August 12, 2002
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Function Room 7, 3rd Floor
Courtyard Marriott Hotel Pudong
838 Dong Fang Road
Event: Manulife reception for Junior Team Canada mission
Date: Monday, August 12, 2002
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Courtyard Marriott Hotel Pudong
838 Dong Fang Road
Event: Ontario Exports Inc. reception for Junior Team Canada mission
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2002
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Grand Ballroom B, Hilton Hotel
Puxi, Shanghai
GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Event: Visit to CIDA-aided National Procurators Training Centre of Guangdong
Date: Thursday, August 15, 2002
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: National Procurator Training Centre
Shabay, Guangzhou
Event: Speech at Junior Team Canada "New Century Encounter" Reception
Date: Thursday, August 15, 2002
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Diamond Room, China Hotel, Guangzhou
Event: Speech at Canada-China Business Council Luncheon
Date: Friday, August 16, 2002
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Roof, China Hotel, Guangzhou
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