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President of Brazil to visit Canada
April 16, 1997
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced today that Fernando Henrique Cardoso,
President of Brazil, will conduct a state visit to Canada from April 21
to 24. The President will be accompanied by a delegation of Brazilian
ministers and business people.
"Brazil is our largest export market in South America, and an increasingly
important global actor," said the Prime Minister. "This visit is an important
opportunity to broaden our economic relations, and to advance our partnership
on a variety of regional and international issues."
While in Ottawa, President Cardoso will meet with the Governor General
and Prime Minister Chrétien. A number of issues will be discussed, including
increased trade and investment, UN reform, and greater hemispheric integration
leading up the to 1998 Summit of the Americas.
President Cardoso will also visit Toronto and Montréal, where he will meet
Ontario Premier Michael Harris and Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard.
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PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
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