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<p><font size="+1"></font><font size="+1"><strong>July 5, 2002 <em>(11:15 a.m. EDT)</em> No. 77</strong></font><font size="+1"></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font size="+1"><strong>KILGOUR TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES AND FIJI</strong></font></p>
<p>Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) David Kilgour today announced that he will be travelling in the
Philippines and Fiji from July 6 to 15, 2002. </p>
<p>During the visit, he will follow up on Canadian commitments made at the UN Conference on the Illicit
Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons, held in New York in 2001, by opening a seminar on small arms
and light weapons in Manila. The meeting, which is being co-hosted by Canada and the Philippines, will
focus on steps required to implement a United Nations Programme of Action both nationally and
regionally, and on raising awareness of the impact of small arms and light weapons on Southeast Asia.</p>
<p>In Manila, Mr. Kilgour is scheduled to meet with Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teofisto
Guingona Jr., the Secretary of Transport and Communications, and the Secretary of the Interior and Local
Government, as well as local business and NGO representatives. Discussions will focus on trade, security-related issues--including efforts to combat terrorism--and human rights and good governance. The
Secretary of State will also visit a Canadian-funded livelihood and development project in Manila's Payatas
community.</p>
<p>In Fiji, Mr. Kilgour will meet with Foreign Minister Kaliopate Tavola and other senior government
officials. He also intends to meet with representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum. Discussions will focus
on regional issues, including trade and development, as well as good governance. In addition, Mr. Kilgour
has appointments with academics and members of local NGOs, and will visit a number of Canada Fund
projects in the area.</p>
<p>Each year, Canada participates in the Post-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue, to be held this August 19 and 20
in Suva, Fiji. This brings together 16 Pacific island states and 11 dialogue nations to foster positive
relations with and among Pacific states, and to resolve regional challenges.</p>
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<p>The schedule of Mr. Kilgour's media events is attached.</p>
<p>For further information, media representatives may contact:</p>
<p>Jacqueline O'Neill</p>
<p>Office of the Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)</p>
<p>(613) 944-2162</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
<p><a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221133129/http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/">http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca</a> </p>
<p><font size="+1"><strong>SCHEDULE OF MR. KILGOUR'S MEDIA EVENTS</strong></font></p>
<p><strong>Manila</strong></p>
<p><strong>Event:</strong> <strong>Photo opportunity and media availability at Regional Seminar on Small Arms and Light
Weapons </strong></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, July 9, 2002</p>
<p><strong>Time: </strong> 9:45 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Garden Ballroom</p>
<p>Mandaluyong</p>
<p><strong>Event:</strong> <strong>Photo opportunity and media availability at small arms destruction ceremony </strong></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, July 10, 2002</p>
<p><strong>Time: </strong> 8:30 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Camp Crane</p>
<p>Parade Ground</p>
<p><strong>Event:</strong> <strong>Photo opportunity and media availability at Canadian-funded project in Payatas</strong></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, July 10, 2002</p>
<p><strong>Time: </strong> 3:00 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Mother Ignacia Learning Center</p>
<p>and Payatas Youth Alternative Training and Services Program</p>
<p>Payatas A, Quezon City</p>
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