NEWS RELEASES

May 31, 2000 (2:20 p.m. EDT) No. 127

AXWORTHY TO VISIT ATLANTA

Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy announced today that he will be in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 31 and June 1, during CNN's 20th anniversary celebrations. The Minister will be attending a benefit concert on the prohibition of landmines and participating in a roundtable on international affairs at the Carter Center.

"Former President Carter and his Center have an agenda that is very similar to Canada's in promoting peace and democracy in the world, said Mr. Axworthy. "This visit is a chance to share our ideas and strengthen our partnership with this important organization."

While visiting the Carter Center, the Minister will host a roundtable discussion with the executive of the Center. He will then give a speech at the Center on the topic of Canada's human security agenda.

The Minister will also attend the Concert for a Landmine Free World designed to raise international awareness of the dangers of landmines and the damage they cause. The concert is being organized by CNN as part of its 20th anniversary and the World Report Contributors Conference.

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