CANADA AND ALGERIA IN DISCUSSIONS TO INTRODUCE AIR SERVICE BETWEEN BOTH COUNTRIES

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No. H253/05
For release November 23, 2005
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, along with International Trade
Minister Jim Peterson and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pierre Pettigrew, today
announced that the Government of Canada is prepared to discuss with Algeria the
possibility of direct air service between Algeria and Canada.
"Direct air services between Canada and Algeria would benefit both Canadian
and Algerian travellers," said Mr. Lapierre. "They would facilitate more
convenient travel and provide more travel options while meeting our safety and
security requirements."
"Algeria is Canada's largest trading partner in Africa and the Middle
East-North African region," said Minister Peterson. "A direct air link would
help strengthen Canada's commercial ties with Algeria and the Maghreb region."
"Canada has an excellent, long-standing relationship with Algeria. I am
particularly pleased to announce this decision, on the 40th anniversary of the
establishment of our diplomatic relations with Algeria," said Minister
Pettigrew. "Direct flights would foster relations between Canada and Algeria and
would increase dialogue on larger issues in the region."
Canadian officials will be working with Algerian officials to find a
framework that would permit direct air services between both countries. Canada
will ensure that any air service meets Canadian and international safety,
security, customs and immigration requirements.
With two-way trade valued at $3.4 billion annually, Algeria is Canada's
largest economic partner in Africa and the Middle East.
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Contacts:
Irène Marcheterre
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister, Ottawa
(613) 991-0700
Jacqueline LaRocque
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of
International Trade, Ottawa
(613) 992-7332
James Christoff
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs Canada, Ottawa
(613) 995-1874
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