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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">May 29, 1996 No. 99</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">AXWORTHY TO ATTEND NATO MEETINGS IN BERLIN</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy will attend North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) ministerial meetings in Berlin on June 3 and 4.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"These meetings will provide an opportunity for Canada to reaffirm its commitment
to the Alliance and to contribute to enduring peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic area," said Mr. Axworthy.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">On June 3, Mr. Axworthy will attend the North Atlantic Council (NAC). The
following day will be devoted to the North Atlantic Co-operation Council (NACC).
Discussions among NAC and NACC foreign ministers are expected to focus on co-operation between NATO and non-NATO countries and on the NACC/Partnership for
Peace program's contribution to regional stability, security and co-operation.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">While in Berlin, Mr. Axworthy will take the opportunity to hold bilateral
discussions with some of his counterparts also attending the NAC and NACC
ministerial meetings.</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Courier">- 30 -</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">N.B.: Minister Axworthy's scheduled visits to Austria and Ukraine have been
postponed.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Catherine Lappe</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Director of Communications</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 995-1851</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>
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