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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">April 3, 1996 No. 59</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">EGGLETON VISITS GREECE TO BOOST</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">TRADE AND INVESTMENT</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister for International Trade, today announced
that he will travel to Greece April 8-10 to develop Canadian exports and trade to
the region. Also on the agenda of Mr. Eggleton's visit will be the recent
launching of the transatlantic dialogue between Canada and the European Union
(EU), resulting in an Action Plan on all aspects of the Canada-EU relationship.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">On April 8, Mr. Eggleton will announce the appointment of Canada's new Honorary
Consul in Thessaloniki, Mr. Konstantinos Yakoumis. The following day, the
Minister will participate in the inauguration of the Canadian Hellenic Chamber of
Commerce. </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"Canada places great importance on its bilateral and commercial relations with
Greece," Mr. Eggleton said. "We are now about to enter a new era of closer
economic and political co-operation with the European Union."</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In addition to these events Mr. Eggleton will meet with senior Greek ministers and
business representatives to explore ways in which Canada can further develop its
economic and commercial relations with the EU.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"The primary role of this visit is to raise the awareness of this region as a site
for expanded Canadian trade," said Mr. Eggleton. "A number of Canadian companies
are already involved in projects in Greece. Greater commercial success in this
region will contribute to economic growth and stimulate job creation in Canada."</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>
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