Statement

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

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STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER HARPER ON LEBANESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

May 25, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement regarding the election of Michel Sleiman as President of Lebanon:

"Canada wishes to congratulate Michel Sleiman on his election as President of Lebanon. He brings to office tremendous experience and the confidence of the Lebanese people. Canada supports President Sleiman and the Government of Lebanon in facing the challenges ahead, which include ensuring stability, security, economic growth and the full implementation of all relevant UN Security Council resolutions, such as the disarmament of all non-governmental groups.

Canada stands ready to assist the Lebanese government in any way possible. The election of President Sleiman and the agreement signed last week in Doha give us hope that Lebanon is moving in a positive direction."

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Notice

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

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Public events for May 26, 2008

May 25, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Monday, May 26th are:

Ottawa

9:35 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will greet Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko upon his arrival on Parliament Hill. President Yushchenko will also sign the Distinguished Visitors' Books of the Senate and House of Commons.

Rotunda
Centre Block

*Photo opportunity only*

9:45 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper holds a bilateral meeting with President Yushchenko.

Office of the Prime Minister
307-S Centre Block
House of Commons

*Photo opportunity at the beginning of meeting*

10:45 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper introduces President Yushchenko to the welcoming party.

Rotunda
Centre Block

*Photo opportunity*

10:48 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper and President Yushchenko will be escorted by the Usher of the Black Rod and Sergeant-at-Arms to the office of the Speaker of the House of Commons.

NOTE: This portion of the ceremony will remain private.

11:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper and President Yushchenko will proceed to their seats in the House of Commons.

11:03 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper will introduce President Yushchenko in the House of Commons.

11:10 a.m. – President Victor Yushchenko will address the House of Commons.

12:15 p.m. – Prime Minister Harper and President Yushchenko will hold a brief joint media availability.

Reading Room 237-C
Centre Block

*Open to media*

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