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PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS MAY 11, 1976
THE PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO CHINA
The Prime Minister has accepted an invitation from the
Government of the Pecple'p Republic of China to visit China
from 20 27 June 1976. He will be accompanied by Mrs Fraser,
the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Andrew Peacock,
and Mrs Peacock. Senior officials from the Departments
of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Foreign Affairs and
Overseas Trade would make up the official party.
The Prime Minister said he attaches great importance to his
first visit to China because of China's stature in world affairs,
and particularly in the Asian region.
Mr Fraser also said his visit afforded him an opportunity of
meeting Senior Chinese Leaders and to discuss with them matters
of mutual interest. In addition it would enable him and the
Foreign-Minister to see at first hand the achievements of the
Chinese people. 0000000000
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