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11 June 1996
Rt Hon Jean Chretien PC QC MP Prime Minister of Canada
I know you will be following with close interest this week's proceedings in Belfast. If the path to negotiations has been difficult, our task now is even more challenging.
Before events overtake us, I wanted to let you know how much {I} value your continuing support for both the peace process and General John de Chastelain's valuable contribution to it. We remain committed to the success o f these negotiations and are very glad that General de Chastelain has again agreed to assist in resolving the difficult issues which lie ahead.
{The first two days of talks have been difficult, but the [Annotation illegible] has survived, and our ability to produce compromises has been demonstrated by most of the parties. This is moderately encouraging. We will do all we can to enable the talk to move forward. I look forward to seeing you in Lyon.
Meanwhile, best wishes
J Chretien}
11 June 1996
His Excellency Mr Martti Ahtisaari President of the Republic of Finland
I know you will be watching closely developments in the negotiations{.} John Bruton {and I} inaugurated {them earlier} this week. {The first two days have been far from easy, but the [annotation illegible] has survived and most of the parties have shown willingness to make compromises. This is moderately encouraging and we shall go a [annotation illegible] all we can to enable talks to move forward.}
{I am delighted} that {Harri} Holkeri has agreed to renew his valuable involvement in Northern Ireland through acting as alternate Chairman {in the negotiations} to Senator Mitchell and General de Chastelain. I am very grateful for your and the Finnish Government's support, not least in providing practical support to Mr Holkeri. {I look forward to seeing you in Florence next week and mean while send you my very best wishes.}
{The independent Chairman and [annotation illegible] been successfully appointed.}
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Draft letters to the heads of government in Canada and Finland to acknowledge the role of Harri Holkeri and John de Chastelain.
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