Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'
Anand said Canada wants a negotiated ceasefire in the Middle East and raised concerns over a Philippine-Chinese maritime incident, citing international law.
- On Wednesday, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand called for a permanent Middle East ceasefire during an ASEAN summit in Manila, describing the situation as "quite grave."
- Canada remains committed to protecting civilian lives and infrastructure in conflict zones, Anand stated, urging parties to "always call for de-escalation, a ceasefire, and respect for humanitarian considerations and human life."
- Addressing regional security, Anand reaffirmed support for international law regarding South China Sea tensions, calling a recent Philippine and Chinese vessel confrontation "troubling."
- During a Tuesday meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Anand discussed bilateral ties and raised concerns about the Indo-Pacific, stating, "we did spend some time on the Indo-Pacific, and I raised my concerns."
- Beyond security, Ottawa is prioritizing trade diversification beyond the United States, with Anand identifying the FTA between ASEAN and Canada as "our top priority here at this summit.
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On the margins of a meeting of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), she said that her country had always called for a reduction in escalation, a ceasefire, and respect for humanitarian considerations and human life, while fighting in the Middle East was intensifying. She added: the situation was extremely dangerous, and we strongly hoped that the parties would sit at the negotiating table to ensure a permanent ceasefire and commi…
Canada calls for permanent Middle East ceasefire
Manila, July 22 (SANA) – Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Wednesday called for de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, describing the situation as “extremely dangerous.” Speaking on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila, Anand said Canada continues to advocate for de-escalation, a ceasefire, and the protection of civilians amid the ongoing fighting in the region. She expressed hope that the pa…
Canada Urges Middle East Ceasefire, Warns on South China Sea
Canada has called for an immediate de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, warning that the humanitarian situation has become increasingly grave, while also expressing concern over rising tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. Speaking on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers’ […] The post Canada Urges Middle East Ceasefire, Warns on South China Sea a…
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