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Commonwealth Secretariat press release

Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Tanzania, Kenya and Malawi

17 June 2002

Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon today embarks on official visits to the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya and Malawi.


Mr McKinnon will hold discussions with President Mkapa of Tanzania, President Moi of Kenya and President Muluzi of Malawi, as part of his ongoing consultations with Commonwealth leaders. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), drought and food shortages in Southern Africa and programmes involving Commonwealth assistance and co-operation will feature in the talks.



Note to Editors:


The Secretary-General will be in Tanzania on 18 June, Kenya on 19 June and Malawi on 20 June.



For media enquiries, please contact Minelle Fernandez on:



18 June, Royal Palms Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania +255 22 2112416

19 June, Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi, Kenya +254 2 251 333

20 June, Le Meredien Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi +265 773388.


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