Anita Anand Visits India, UAE for Trade and Security Talks
- On Tuesday, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand began a diplomatic visit to India and the United Arab Emirates to advance bilateral economic and security cooperation through October 16.
- This trip marks the 11th meeting between Anand and EAM Jaishankar since September 2025, reflecting sustained high-level engagement as Ottawa and New Delhi expand their strategic partnership.
- Both nations aim to reach 70 billion CAD in annual bilateral trade by 2030, building on $30.4 billion in 2025, while negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement for completion by the end of 2026.
- Anand will meet EAM Jaishankar to discuss roadmap priorities including energy and defence, then travel to the UAE to meet Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah to strengthen Canada-UAE relations.
- The Bloomberg New Economy Forum will host the Minister for a panel on middle powers, positioning Canada as a reliable security and economic partner within the broader Indo-Pacific region.
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Canadian FM Anita Anand on India visit; to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar on trade, energy, security, defence ties
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is in India as part of her two-nation visit, which also includes the United Arab Emirates from October 13 to October 16, with discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar set to focus on advancing bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, people-to-people ties, and security and defence, amid ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the two countries.
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