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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="-1"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">March 29, 1998 No. 73</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">MINISTERIAL DELEGATION TO INDONESIA, MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE </font><font face="Univers" size="-1"></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Courier">Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) Raymond Chan and Secretary of State
(International Financial Institutions) Jim Peterson will lead a delegation to
Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore from March 31 to April 3 to discuss the current
economic situation in Southeast Asia.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"This initiative is particularly meaningful as it demonstrates Canada's
commitment to assist its Asian partners in time of need," said Mr. Chan. "These
countries are important for regional stability and global economic prosperity."</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">During their visit, Mr. Chan and Mr. Peterson will meet with government leaders
and ministers to discuss economic reforms under way, and to address the socio-economic hardships that are affecting many people as a fallout from the economic
crisis.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The delegation will be in Jakarta from March 31 to April 1, in Kuala Lumpur on
April 2, and in Singapore on April 3. Members of the delegation include officials
from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Department of
Finance, the Canadian International Development Agency, and representatives from
EDC (Export Development Corporation).</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Hilary Humphrey</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 995-1852</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Doug Secord</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 992-6670</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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