UAE, Canada leaders explore ways to boost bilateral ties

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, during his working visit to Canada.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah discussed the close friendship between the UAE and Canada, explored frameworks for cooperation, and ways to enhance it in a manner that serves mutual interests and contributes to the prosperity and well-being of both nations.

The two sides reviewed prospects for cooperation across various sectors, particularly in industry, trade, investment, technology, and renewable energy.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the importance of joint efforts between the two friendly nations to strengthen cooperation in the industrial sector, building on the strong UAE-Canada ties and the sector’s diverse and attractive opportunities that align with both countries’ ambitions for sustainable economic development.

The meeting was also attended by Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Sultan Al Mansoori, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, and Abdulrahman Ali Al Neyadi, the UAE Ambassador to Canada.

On Friday, Sheikh Abdullah had met Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Canadian Foreign Minister discussed bilateral relations and means to further develop them across various fields.

Sheikh Abdullah and Anita Anand also reviewed opportunities to enhance cooperation in several key sectors, including the economic, educational, investment, trade, technology and energy fields.

Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the deep and long-standing friendship between the UAE and Canada, and highlighted the UAE’s commitment to further advancing this distinguished relationship, which holds promising opportunities for growth and development in line with the aspirations of both nations for a more prosperous future.

Discussions also touched on the latest regional and international developments, with a focus on their repercussions for global peace and security.

Also on Friday, Sheikh Abdullah had met François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue.

Sheikh Abdullah and Champagne discussed the distinguished bilateral relations between the UAE and Canada and explored ways to promote them to serve both countries’ shared interests and developmental priorities.

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