STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA - Welcoming Ceremony
The programme in Costa Rica highlighted the diverse and solid relationship between our two countries, one that is anchored in the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. The visit was a continuation of the consultations with Canada that took place in Ottawa in May.
Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0643-001
Costa Rican school children were on hand to welcome Their Excellencies at the Presidencia in San José, Costa Rica.
Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0643-003
Their Excellencies are officially welcomed by His Excellency Oscar Arias Sánchez, President of the Republic of Costa Rica.
Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0643-004
Costa Rican students sing Canada's national anthem at the welcoming ceremony in Costa Rica as the Canadian delegation looks on.
Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0643-009
The official welcoming party included children rather than a military honour guard since Costa Rica abolished its military in 1949.
Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0643-045