November 11, 2008
No. A/60
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will meet with Canada's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ron Hoffmann, in Ottawa on November 12, 2008.
Minister Cannon and Ambassador Hoffmann will discuss a number of issues, including the delivery of Canada's six priorities in Afghanistan. Minister Cannon will also convey to the Ambassador his personal congratulations to all Canadian officials, in Ottawa and abroad, who participated in the recent successful release from captivity of Canadian journalist Mellissa Fung.
Before their meeting, the Minister and the Ambassador will hold a photo opportunity.
Event: Photo opportunity
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
Location: Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
For more information, please contact:
Foreign Affairs Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-995-1874
www.international.gc.ca/index.aspx
www.afghanistan.gc.ca
