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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">October 18, 1996 No. 191</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">STEWART TO ATTEND CONSULTATIONS ON WEST AFRICA </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) Christine Stewart will attend high-level United Nations consultations on post-conflict peacebuilding and related
security questions in West Africa. The one-day meeting will be held at the United
Nations in New York on Monday, October 21, 1996, during the 51st session of the
General Assembly.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"Canada believes that lasting peace must be the basis for sustainable development
in the West African subregion," said Mrs. Stewart. "We are pleased to join
representatives from both developing countries and the donor community in the
search for effective ways to consolidate the foundation of peace and pave the way
for sustainable development."</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has convened the conference
to address the serious problems resulting from unabated regional conflicts
including those in Liberia and Mali. The meeting will explore the best strategies
for formulating and funding post-conflict programs.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</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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