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Governor General to travel to Thailand for the Royal Cremation of King Bhumibol


OTTAWA, Oct. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Bangkok, Thailand as Canada's official representative at the Royal Cremation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on October 26, 2017.

The Royal Cremation of King Bhumibol follows one year of official mourning since his passing last year at the age of 88.

Under King Bhumibol's rule, our two countries became closer partners and our people-to-people connections grew stronger. Canada firmly believes that our long-term relationship must be built on the fundamental values of democracy and respect for human rights.?

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"During his remarkable seventy-year reign, King Bhumibol devoted himself to improving the lives of the Thai people and was a true partner for Canada. On behalf of all Canadians, the Governor General will pay respects to this historic leader."
? Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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