Canada consulate open in Surabaya

Canada consulate open in Surabaya

SURABAYA, East Java: Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien has
appointed Alim Markus, president of an Indonesian plastic goods
manufacturer, an honorary Canadian consul in Surabaya.

Antara, quoting a Canadian Embassy press statement, reported
that Alim will be inducted by Ambassador Lawrence T. Dickenson on
July 1 here.

Dickenson said the appointment is expected to boost trade
relations between the two countries, as well as promote Canadian
investment in the province.

The ambassador said that the relation will be mutually
beneficial because of the strength of each party. Local trade and
industries are already bustling, while Canada can offer its
technology and global-scale investment.(imn)