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<p><font size="+1"></font><font size="+1"><strong>June 28, 2001 <em>(10:05 a.m. EDT)</em> No. 90</strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font size="+1"><strong>MANLEY ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF CANADIAN EMBASSY</strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font size="+1"><strong>IN LIBYA</strong></font></p>
<p>John Manley, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the establishment of a Canadian embassy in Tripoli, Libya. The
embassy will be headed by Chargé d'affaires, George Jacoby, who will be the first Canadian diplomat with residence in
Libya since the establishment of diplomatic relations in October 1968.</p>
<p>"The presence of a Canadian diplomat and embassy in Tripoli opens a new era in our relations with Libya," declared
Minister Manley. "It will reinforce our trade relations and expand political dialogue between the two countries."</p>
<p>The embassy in Tunis, Tunisia remains responsible for the management of various Canadian government programs for
Libya. The Canadian ambassador resident in Tunis will continue to be accredited to Libya.</p>
<p>After the United Nations announced the suspension of its 1992 sanctions, Canada, in April 1999, suspended the application
of these sanctions. In addition, Canadian sanctions, adopted in 1986, were also lifted.</p>
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<p>A biographical note on Mr. Jacoby is attached.</p>
<p>For further information, media representatives may contact:</p>
<p>Sanjeev Chowdhury</p>
<p>Press Secretary</p>
<p>Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs</p>
<p>(613) 995-1851</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
<p><font size="+1"><strong>BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE</strong></font></p>
<p><strong>George Jacoby</strong> was born on April 4, 1949 in Regina, Saskatchewan. He holds a B.A. in International Affairs from
Dartmouth College and an M.A. in Public Administration from Carleton University. A member of the Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade since 1973, Mr. Jacoby has served abroad at Canadian missions in Chicago, Egypt
(Arabic language training), Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Colombia-Ecuador and, most recently, as Counsellor in Tehran, Iran. In
Ottawa he has served at the deputy director level in divisions responsible for the Middle East, Nuclear Co-operation,
International Investment Policy, Canada-U.S. General and Trade Relations and, most recently, Cabinet and Parliamentary
Affairs. </p>
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