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[ 07-10-2005 ]
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[ International Relations ]
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[ Suriname ]
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[http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2004/02/13/346750-ap.html
Suriname, Canada sign military pact
Fri, February 13, 2004
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) - Canada and Suriname will begin co-operating on military projects, with the possibility of Canadian troops training in this South American country's jungle interior, officials said Friday.
The deal could also lead to Suriname's establishing a coast guard service, and Canadian troops training Surinamese officers, Defence Minister Ronald Assen said. Details of the agreement have yet to be established, but "it is important that the countries of the Americas start looking together toward the future," said Canada's ambassador to Suriname, Serge Marcoux.
This is the first military co-operation agreement between the two countries. Currently, the United States is the largest military donor to Suriname, offering training and equipment.
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