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<p><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">August 10, 1998 No. 188</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">KILGOUR TO VISIT BARBADOS AND ST. LUCIA</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) David Kilgour announced today that
he will visit Barbados and St. Lucia on August 12 and 13. </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"I look forward to productive meetings in both Barbados and St. Lucia, where
discussions on a number of important issues, including drug enforcement, regional
development and trade relations are planned," said Kilgour.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In Barbados, Kilgour will address the 12th Annual Conference on Drugs, Criminal
Justice and Social Policy organized by the International Society for the Reform of
Criminal Law. He will also meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs Billie Miller to discuss human rights and other issues.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In St. Lucia, Secretary of State Kilgour will meet Prime Minister Kenny Anthony,
the new Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and Minister of Foreign
Affairs George Odlum. He will also meet senior officials of the Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and a representative of the Caribbean Customs Law
Enforcement Council (CCLEC) to discuss customs reform and the fight against
illegal drugs.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">While in St. Lucia, Kilgour will sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the
Canadian International Development Agency's Human Resources Development Program
for Economic Competitiveness. This Caribbean regional program is designed to
strengthen the capacity of the region to compete in the global economy. It is
valued at $25 million, of which $9.7 million is earmarked for OECS member states,
including St. Lucia.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Sara Mohsin</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 992-9404</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Media Relations Office</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 995-1874</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca</font></p>
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