STATE VISIT TO SENEGAL - Meeting with the President
The Governor General and the President discussed Canada-Senegal relations. In the photo, we see them on a terrace of the Palace of the Republic, in Dakar, where the meeting took place.
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0150-013
Before the official welcoming ceremony, Her Excellency stopped at the Jambars Memorial at Dial Diop Military Camp, in Dakar.
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0149-006
The Governor General reviewed the troops at Dial Diop Military Camp and received a salute from their leader.
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0149-015
Her Excellency took the time to speak to members of the troops.
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The Governor General then laid a wreath at the Memorial.
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Her Excellency laid a wreath of flowers on behalf of all Canadians.
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The Governor General was welcomed at an official ceremony by His Excellency Abdoulaye Wade, President of Senegal, before briefly meeting with him.
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0150-006
The Governor General and the President of Senegal made statements to the media following their meeting.
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0150-020
The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean undertook a State visit to the Republic of Senegal, from April 14 to 17.
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0150-024