MEDIA ADVISORIES

October 25, 2002 No. 115

Media representatives are advised that Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham will meet the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Alexander Downer, in Ottawa, on October 28. The two ministers will participate in the first Canada-Australia Dialogue, which will focus on "Assisting Countries Emerging From Conflict."

The Canada-Australia Dialogue is a new forum for ministers to explore public policy issues with one another and key advisers from both countries. During the visit, Messrs. Graham and Downer will also discuss a broad range of international issues, including Iraq, ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Event: Media availability and photo opportunity

Date: Monday, October 28

Time: 12:25 p.m.

Location: Lobby

Lester B. Pearson Building

125 Sussex Drive

Ottawa

For more information, please contact:

Isabelle Savard

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

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca