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Media Advisory

February 1, 2001

CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER TO VISIT OAS IN WASHINGTON

 

The Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, will visit the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss hemispheric issues and the upcoming Summit of the Americas with OAS Secretary General César Gaviria and to address a protocolary session of the Permanent Council, at 3:00 p.m.

Graphic media are invited to arrive by 1:00 p.m. (for security purposes -- please bring press accreditation) to cover the photo op at 2:00 p.m. Print media are invited to arrive by 2:00 p.m. to cover the speech which begins at 3:00 p.m.

WHAT:Visit of Canadian Prime Minister

WHERE:OAS Main Building
           17th Street & Constitution Avenue, N.W.
           Washington, D.C.

WHEN:Monday, February 5, 2001

TIME: Photo op only at 2:00 p.m.

Coverage of the Prime Minister's speech at 3:00 p.m. by all media

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