February 1, 2001
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that he will visit Washington
D.C. on February 5, 2001. In Washington, the Prime Minister will participate in
a first meeting with newly elected U.S. President George W. Bush. The two
leaders will get acquainted and exchange views on a broad range of bilateral and
international issues and priorities.
"Canada and the United States are each other’s closest allies and most
important trading partners", said the Prime Minister. "I am pleased to
meet with President Bush so soon after his inauguration. It is important, at
this early juncture, to develop a solid relationship in order to further
strengthen the unique partnership our two countries share."
In Washington, Prime Minister Chrétien will also meet with the Secretary
General of the Organization of American States (OAS), César Gaviria, to discuss
hemispheric issues and the upcoming Summit of the Americas to be held in Quebec
City, April 21-22. Mr. Chrétien will deliver an address to a Special Session of
the Permanent Council of the OAS.
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