President of Iceland to Visit Nova Scotia
Premier's Office
August 4, 2000 10:00 AM
Premier John Hamm today announced Olafur Ragnar Grimsson,
president of Iceland, will visit Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Aug. 8,
and Wednesday, Aug. 9.
The visit is part of President Grimsson's official visit to
Canada, which celebrates more than 1,000 years of history between
the two countries.
While in Nova Scotia, President Grimsson will experience some of
Nova Scotia's history and culture during visits to Pier 21 and
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
"Nova Scotia is honoured to have His Excellency visit the
province," said Premier Hamm. "Iceland is a very important trade
partner in Nova Scotia's economy and we look forward to expanding
this relationship."
Currently there are more than 100 Nova Scotia businesses actively
participating in trade relationships with Iceland. Nova Scotia
exports to Iceland increased to $3.2 million in 1999 from $2.4
million in 1998.
Included in the official delegation accompanying President
Grimsson is Siv Fridleifsdottir, Iceland's Minister of the
Environment and Nordic Co-operation.
President Grimsson will also be visiting Manitoba and British
Columbia prior to arriving in Nova Scotia.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The president of Iceland, Olafur Grimsson, will be paying a
visit to Nova Scotia on August 8th and 9th.
The visit is part of a Canadian state visit celebrating over
1,000 years of history between the two countries.
Premier John Hamm welcomed the visit and says he is honoured
to have the president of one of Nova Scotia's important trade
partners visit the province.
Nova Scotia exports to Iceland increased to three-point-two
million dollars in 1999, up almost a million dollars from a year
earlier.
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Contact: Rob Batherson
Premier's Office
902-424-6601
E-mail: batherrk@gov.ns.ca
Sheliah Bennett
Communications Nova Scotia
902-424-2698
E-mail: bennetsa@gov.ns.ca
kjd August 4, 2000 9:50 a.m.
Premier John Hamm today announced Olafur Ragnar Grimsson,
president of Iceland, will visit Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Aug. 8,
and Wednesday, Aug. 9.
The visit is part of President Grimsson's official visit to
Canada, which celebrates more than 1,000 years of history between
the two countries.
While in Nova Scotia, President Grimsson will experience some of
Nova Scotia's history and culture during visits to Pier 21 and
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
"Nova Scotia is honoured to have His Excellency visit the
province," said Premier Hamm. "Iceland is a very important trade
partner in Nova Scotia's economy and we look forward to expanding
this relationship."
Currently there are more than 100 Nova Scotia businesses actively
participating in trade relationships with Iceland. Nova Scotia
exports to Iceland increased to $3.2 million in 1999 from $2.4
million in 1998.
Included in the official delegation accompanying President
Grimsson is Siv Fridleifsdottir, Iceland's Minister of the
Environment and Nordic Co-operation.
President Grimsson will also be visiting Manitoba and British
Columbia prior to arriving in Nova Scotia.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The president of Iceland, Olafur Grimsson, will be paying a
visit to Nova Scotia on August 8th and 9th.
The visit is part of a Canadian state visit celebrating over
1,000 years of history between the two countries.
Premier John Hamm welcomed the visit and says he is honoured
to have the president of one of Nova Scotia's important trade
partners visit the province.
Nova Scotia exports to Iceland increased to three-point-two
million dollars in 1999, up almost a million dollars from a year
earlier.
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Contact: Rob Batherson
Premier's Office
902-424-6601
E-mail: batherrk@gov.ns.ca
Sheliah Bennett
Communications Nova Scotia
902-424-2698
E-mail: bennetsa@gov.ns.ca
kjd August 4, 2000 9:50 a.m.