Prime Minister Balkenende of the Netherlands visits Canada

Prime Minister Balkenende visited Canada on Monday June 11 and Tuesday June 12, 2007.

The objective of his visit was to strengthen co-operation between both countries.  Some of the subjects that were discussed were security (including co-operation in Afghanistan), cultural diversity,  sustainability and energy supply guarantees.

The full press release in English and French can be found here.

PM Balkenende delivered a public lecture in Ottawa on Monday, June 11. A transcript can be found  here. The text of the speech in Edmonton is available  here.

CBC INTERVIEW: Brian Stwart of CBC's The National discusses the Afghan mission and other topics with the Prime Minister ( link)