Prime Minister Postpones Official Visit to Russia

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the postponement of his official visit to Russia, which was scheduled for January 1999. The Prime Minister's plan to conduct his first official visits to Ukraine and Poland remains unchanged.

"In consultation with President Yeltsin, I have decided to postpone my visit to Russia, in light of the current international economic situation. I look forward to rescheduling my trip, perhaps later in 1999," said the Prime Minister. "In the meantime, Canada will continue its policy of engagement with Russia in all areas."

The Prime Minister noted that he should have the opportunity to discuss issues of interest to Canada and Russia when he meets Prime Minister Primakov at the upcoming APEC Summit in November.

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