NEWS RELEASES
MARCHI TO VISIT WASHINGTON
July 7, 1997 No. 114
MARCHI TO VISIT WASHINGTON
Minister for International Trade Sergio Marchi will visit Washington, D.C., on
July 9 to discuss a variety of trade issues with United States Trade
Representative Charlene Barshefsky and other senior officials.
"It is important, in my first few weeks as International Trade Minister, to meet
with representatives of our largest and most important trade partner," said Mr.
Marchi. "Canada is committed to working with the United States under NAFTA and on
further trade liberalization in this hemisphere and in global markets."
Some of the topics expected to be discussed include the Free Trade Area of the
Americas, Russian and Chinese accession to the World Trade Organization, and
various bilateral and multilateral trade issues.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Leslie Swartman
Office of the Minister for International Trade
(613) 992-7332
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca under the Publications heading.
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