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President of Chile to visit Canada
November 13, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced today that Eduardo
Frei, President of Chile, will visit Canada from November 17 to
19. The President will be accompanied by a delegation of Chilean
Ministers and business people.
"Our relations with Chile are strong and productive,"
said the Prime Minister. "This visit is an excellent opportunity
to further develop our partnership on a variety of regional and
international issues, and to continue work towards achieving a
free trade accord."
Issues that the President will discuss with Prime Minister Chrétien
include the benefits of increased trade and investment, the U.S.
Helms-Burton Act, and greater hemispheric political and economic
integration.
President Frei will also visit Toronto, where he will meet Ontario
Premier Michael Harris and attend a business round table.
PMO Press Office (613) 957-5555
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