News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

---

PRIME MINISTER HARPER AND UKRAINE PRESIDENT VICTOR YUSHCHENKO HAIL STRONG CANADA-UKRAINE RELATIONS

May 26, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today met with Ukraine President Victor Yushchenko as the latter began a three day official visit to Canada. After their meeting, the President delivered an historic address to a joint session of Parliament.

"I wish to thank President Yushchenko for his informative and inspiring address and also for his warm and candid discussion during our meetings," Prime Minister Harper said. "The President's visit provides the opportunity to renew and strengthen the deep bonds of friendship between Canada and Ukraine."

The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral and international issues, including:

the further development of political and commercial ties between the two nations;

Ukraine's future in NATO and Canada's firm support for her bid for a Membership Action Plan;

and cooperation in the UN Mission in Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Harper added that Ukraine can expect Canada's full support as it continues its post-Communist evolution into a free and democratic nation.

---

The Prime Minister's Office - Communications
[Note: You are receiving this e-mail for information only, and because you have subscribed to our distribution list. To modify your subscription or to have your name removed from the list, go to: (http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/subscribe.asp?login)]