September 22, 2003 No. 92

GRAHAM TO SPEAK AT UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Media representatives are advised that Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham will be in New York from September 22 to 26 to participate in the 58th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

On September 22, Minister Graham will deliver Canada's address to UNGA on HIV/AIDS. While in New York, the Minister is also scheduled to participate in numerous meetings with G8 and Commonwealth foreign ministers, and with the Human Security Network. On the margins of the General Assembly, he will also hold a number of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers.

During the week, subject to his schedule, Minister Graham will be available to meet with the press at the delegates' entrance. Dates and times are to be determined.

Event: Speech

Date: Monday, September 22, 2003

Time: Between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Location: General Assembly Hall

United Nations Headquarters

New York

For more information, please contact:

Isabelle Savard

Director of Communications

Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs

(613) 995-1851

Media Relations Office

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

(613) 995-1874

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca