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<p><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial" size="+1"></font><font face="Arial" size="+1">November 25, 1998 <em> (3:00 p.m. EST)</em> No. 270</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Arial" size="+1">AXWORTHY TO VISIT WASHINGTON</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy will travel to Washington on November 30, 1998, to participate in the
Conference to Support the Middle East Peace Process and Development. While in Washington, Minister
Axworthy will also meet with U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">"With the signing of the Wye River Memorandum, Israel and the Palestinians have taken another step toward
achieving a just and lasting peace," said Mr. Axworthy. "This Conference demonstrates the commitment of the
international community to supporting the peace process and Palestinian development."</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">The foreign ministers of 50 countries have been invited to participate in the Conference. </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Later, Minister Axworthy will attend a working dinner with Secretary of State Albright. They will discuss a broad
range of issues including Kosovo, Canada's Security Council agenda, the human security agenda and building
the North American community. During the meeting they will also consider a proposal for improved pre-clearance arrangements and new intransit facilities in Canadian airports.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Mr. Axworthy will also ask her assistance in seeking clemency for Joseph Faulder, a Canadian citizen
sentenced to death, who Canada believes was denied his rights under the Vienna Convention. Mr. Faulder
faces execution in Texas on December 10.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Debora Brown</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">(613) 995-1851</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Media Relations Office</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">(613) 995-1874</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">This document is also available on the Department's Internet site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca</font></p>
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