December 7, 2000
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that the President of the
Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, will pay a state visit to Canada, December
17 to 19, 2000, at the invitation of Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.
President Putin will be accompanied by senior members of the Russian cabinet.
This is the President’s first official visit to Canada and his third meeting
with the Prime Minister.
"I am pleased to welcome President Putin to Canada," said the Prime
Minister. "During this visit, I look forward to exchanging views on a wide
range of global issues and identifying more areas where Russia and Canada can
cooperate. We will also seek opportunities to develop deeper northern ties and
increase investment and trade between our countries."
In Ottawa, President Putin will meet with the Governor General, the Prime
Minister and the Speakers of the House of Commons and the Senate. He will meet
Leader of the Opposition Stockwell Day, as well as representatives of the State
Hermitage Foundation of Canada. In Toronto, on December 19, the President will
meet Transport Minister Collenette and address the Empire Club of Canada and the
Canadian Club of Toronto.
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