Original author: PRESS RELEASE
Source: DFAIT Website
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Date: November 23, 2005
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.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Jacqueline LaRocque
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Trade
(613) 992-7332
James Christoff
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Irene Marcheterre
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Transport
(613) 991-0700
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada
(613) 995-1874
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