UAE, Canada Hold High-Level Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Abu Dhabi/Ottawa: UAE Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Ottawa to discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties and explore future cooperation between the two countries.

The high-level talks focused on enhancing collaboration across key sectors, including economy, education, investment, trade, technology, and energy. Both leaders reviewed new opportunities to strengthen these partnerships and emphasized their mutual commitment to sustainable growth and development.

Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s strong interest in advancing UAE–Canada relations and highlighted the country’s commitment to building long-term strategic partnerships.

Dialogue on Regional and Global Issues

In light of both countries’ growing roles in promoting international peace and security, the meeting also addressed recent regional and global developments. Both sides expressed the importance of diplomatic cooperation in addressing global challenges and maintaining stability.

Delegation Members Present

The UAE delegation included several senior officials:

• Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy – Minister of State for International Cooperation
• Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber – Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
• Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi – Minister of State for Foreign Trade
• Sultan Al Mansouri – Representative of the Foreign Minister
• Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri – Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs
• Abdulrahman Ali Al Neyadi – UAE Ambassador to Canada

The discussions underscored the UAE’s proactive diplomatic approach and its focus on fostering strategic international alliances that contribute to regional peace, innovation, and economic progress.