PREMIER PROMOTES PROVINCE IN CHINA AND JAPAN

Premier Lorne Calvert is leading a trade and investment mission to China and Japan October 17th - 29th.

Saskatchewan will be represented by over twenty community and business leaders from a wide range of sectors on this Team Saskatchewan mission. Industry and Resources Minister Eric Cline will also participate, promoting the province in China and Kazakhstan.

"Every province in Canada is aggressively working to develop stronger trade ties with Asia's booming economy," Premier Lorne Calvert said. "By promoting Saskatchewan's investment opportunities, we stand to strengthen our already well-established trading relationships with China, Japan and Kazakhstan."

China and Japan are Saskatchewan's second and third largest export markets respectively. Both markets offer significant opportunities for expanded trade relations with Saskatchewan.

Scheduled meetings with government officials and industry leaders in Japan, China and Kazakhstan will cover uranium, potash and other mineral resources, oil and gas exploration, telecommunications, livestock issues and agricultural research, film production, and academic exchanges.

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For More Information, Contact:

Bob Ellis Industry and Resources Regina Phone: (306) 787-1691