Peru-Japan Meeting in Toronto


January 29, 1997
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that President Fujimori of Peru and Prime Minister Hashimoto of Japan will meet Saturday February 1st in Toronto to discuss ways to resolve the ongoing hostage-taking in Lima. Canada has been chosen for the site of this meeting because of its role as a member of the Commission of Guarantors and the convenience of its location for both leaders.

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