Minister Anita Anand Advances Canada–Gulf and Regional Engagement During UNGA High-Level Week

The Canada Arab Congress on Middle East and North Africa Relations (CACMR) highlights the diplomatic engagement undertaken by The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York.

Minister Anand engaged with regional and international partners on priorities including foreign policy, regional security, economic cooperation, investment and stability, underscoring Canada’s continued efforts to strengthen partnerships across the Gulf and the broader Middle East.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Minister Anand engaged with H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, on strengthening Canada–UAE relations, including trade, investment and strategic cooperation.

🇶🇦 Qatar

Minister Anand met with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, with discussions focused on regional security, maritime security, economic and investment cooperation, and strengthening Canada–Qatar relations.

🇮🇶 Iraq

On September 23, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister Anand met with H.E. Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq. Discussions covered Canada–Iraq bilateral relations, opportunities to strengthen cooperation, international developments, and diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation, security and regional stability.

🇰🇼 Kuwait

Minister Anand’s diplomatic engagement also contributed to continued Canada–Kuwait relations and dialogue, including discussions surrounding opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation and develop a strategic dialogue between the two countries.

CACMR recognizes Minister Anand’s engagement with Gulf and Middle Eastern partners during UNGA High-Level Week as part of Canada’s continued diplomatic outreach and efforts to advance cooperation across economic, security and regional priorities.

The Canada Arab Congress on Middle East and North Africa Relations remains committed to strengthening Canada–MENA relations and supporting dialogue, cooperation and mutually beneficial partnerships between Canada and the region.