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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">September 11, 1997 No. 146</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">KILGOUR TO VISIT UGANDA, RWANDA AND KENYA</font><font face="Courier"></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) David Kilgour will visit Uganda,
Rwanda and Kenya from September 13 to 19 to discuss regional peace initiatives in
the African Great Lakes region and to express Canada's views on political reform
in Kenya.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">While in Uganda (September 13-15), Mr. Kilgour will meet with President Yoweri
Kaguta Museveni to discuss activities undertaken by the President for the region's
peace and security. They will also review economic and business development
opportunities in Uganda as discussed during President Museveni's visit to Canada
in June.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In Rwanda (September 15-18), Mr. Kilgour will meet with President Pasteur
Bizimungu and Vice President Paul Kagame, as well as with representatives of a
number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to discuss the situation in the
African Great Lakes region.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"Having had a long personal interest in Rwanda, I look forward to a first visit to
this country, to meeting the leaders of the new government face-to-face and to
observing first-hand Canada's co-operation in action," Mr. Kilgour said.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In Kenya (September 18-19), Secretary of State Kilgour will call upon key
ministers and senior officials to discuss political developments, including the
forthcoming elections and the ongoing discussions on reform in the country. Mr.
Kilgour will also meet with representatives from Kenyan civil organizations and
NGOs, as well as church leaders who have been active in the reform process.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"I hope to discuss the recent moves by the Kenyan government to undertake
political reforms," said Mr. Kilgour. "Canada continues to urge open discussions
that take in all ranges of opinion."</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Sara Mohsin</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Communications Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Honourable David Kilgour</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 944-2162</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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