State Visit - President of Mexico - Official Welcoming Ceremony
A meeting between the Governor General and the President of Mexico took place in the Salon des anges, Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec.
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The Viceregal Salute is a musical greeting and a mark of respect. It is performed officially in Canada in the presence of the Governor General.
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Following the meeting, the Governor General and the President of Mexico went on the terrace of the Cidatelle, overlooking the Château Frontenac.
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During the meeting, the Governor General and President of Mexico had the opportunity to discuss academic institutions, governments, businesses and cultural institutions.
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His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States delivered his first speech on Canadian soil.
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"What a pleasure to welcome you and your delegation to the City of Québec and to Canada", said His Excellency. "Your visit helps us to strengthen and build upon the bonds between our academic institutions, governments, businesses and cultural institutions."
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The President of Mexico met with members of the Canadian delegation. He was greeted by Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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The Governor General met with members of the Mexican delegation.
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The guard of honour was made up of members of the Red Guard of the Royal 22nd Regiment.
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His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, inspected the guard of honour.
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President Enrique Peña Nieto and the Governor General received a 21-gun salute from the 5th Light Artillery Regiment of Canada.
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, welcomed His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, to Canada on June 27, 2016.
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An official welcoming ceremony, with military honours, was held at the residence of the governor general at the Citadelle of Québec.
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