The Leader of the Revolution has received Paul Martin, the Canadian PM and his accompanying delegation, who arrived in Libya Sunday morning.
Paul Martin expressed during the meeting his country's appreciation of the wisdom, vision and strategic analysis of the Leader and his initiatives and efforts in securing peace and stability in the world.
He underlined that all of the Canadian political figures appreciate and respect the Leader's vision, initiative and efforts at all levels.
He also praised the role of the Leader in Africa, expressing Canada's desire to consolidate its relations with the African Union, and doing that in the light of the strategic vision of the Leader for new united Africa, forming one of the great important spaces of the world.
The Canadian PM hailed the brave decision taken by Libya by voluntarily abolishing WMD programmes. He confirmed that Canada supported the decision, stressing its stance calling for the need that the world reward Libya for this brave historical decision.
He also explained that Canada respects the Jamahiri System applied in Libya, based on the People's authority, reaffirming that Libya is capturing the world's attention and has become the destination of visitors especially, the world's major leaders.
He highlighted Canada's desire to establish mutual cooperation relations with Libya in all fields and not only in economic field.
The meeting discussed horizons of cooperation between the African Union and the North American space, in addition to a number of international issues of common interest.
During his visit to Libya, the Canadian Prime Minister paid a visit to the Leader?s house where he saw the effects of the failed American - NATO aggression on the Leader?s 1986.
He also view a picture gallery of the aggression.
The Canadian Prime Minister was accompanied by the secretary of the General People's Committee.
The Canadian Prime Minister, Paul Martin paid a visit to the headquarters of Jabel al- Hasawna - Sahel Jafara water system of the Great Man-Made River .
Paul Martin received full explanations about the stages of the River, its goals as well as agricultural and industrial projects based on it.
He expressed his country?s willing to contribute in the implementation process of the remaining stages of the project.
A memorandum of Understanding on future co-operation between the Great Man-Made River Authority and the Canadian SNC-Lavalin company was singed during the visit.