January 28, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that the President of the
Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, will visit Canada January 29-30, 2002. The
President will be accompanied by government representatives and business
leaders.
"Canada and the Philippines enjoy a strong and friendly relationship,
enhanced by the large and vibrant Filipino community in Canada," said the
Prime Minister. "We co-operate internationally, and share similar values on
global issues such as terrorism and human rights. The Philippines is also an
important trading partner for Canada and I look forward to meeting with
President Macapagal-Arroyo to explore ways of increasing two-way trade."
The Prime Minister and President Macapagal-Arroyo will meet to discuss a
number of issues of common interest, including bilateral trade and investment
and the international campaign against terrorism. President Macapagal-Arroyo
will also meet with the Canadian-Filipino community and Canadian business
leaders in both Ottawa and Toronto.
This will be the President’s first visit to Canada as Head of State.
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PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
