Meeting with the President of the Slovak Republic
Their Excellencies went to meet His Excellency Ivan Gašparovič, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mrs. Silvia Gašparovicova at the Presidential Palace, in Bratislava.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-001
Their Excellencies met with His Excellency Ivan Gašparovič, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mrs. Silvia Gašparovicova in the afternoon at the Presidential Palace, Bratislava.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-003
Before entering the Presidential Palace, Her Excellency was invited to share the traditional bread and salt by a welcoming party.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-004
Her Excellency is invited to review the guard with the President of the Slovak Republic.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-007
Their Excellencies are invited to sign the official guest book in the Grand Hall of the Presidential Palace.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-010
Their Excellencies meet with His Excellency Ivan Gašparovič, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mrs. Silvia Gašparovicova in Reception Salon of the Presidential Palace.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-015
Their Excellencies met with His Excellency Ivan Gašparovič, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mrs. Silvia Gašparovicova to discuss the relationship between Canada and Slovakia. An expanded meeting took place in the Green Hall of the Presidential Palace.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-018
Official signatures.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-020
The Governor General and the President make statements to the media following their meeting.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0388-024