January 24, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced today that King Harald V and Queen
Sonja of Norway will make a State visit to Canada from May 6 to 10, 2002, at the
invitation of Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.
"This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of
Canada-Norway diplomatic relations," said the Prime Minister. "We look
forward to celebrating this milestone with the King and Queen, and to building
on a history of strong and valued relations between our two countries."
This is the first State visit to Canada for King Harald V and Queen Sonja.
While in Canada, the King and Queen will meet with the Prime Minister and the
Governor General. The visit will serve to enhance bilateral, multilateral,
cultural, and commercial relations between Canada and Norway and to identify new
opportunities for cooperation and partnership in these areas.
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