US EditionOttawa has no plans to re-engage with Iran at this time, Anand says
Canada prioritizes nuclear non-proliferation and human rights in its Iran policy, maintaining the 2012 diplomatic break to limit Tehran's nuclear ambitions, Foreign Affairs Minister said.
- Anita Anand told the Senate's foreign affairs committee that Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time.
- Following the 2012 break, senators asked whether Canada should re-engage with Iran, saying the Harper government cut limited intelligence collection for Five Eyes allies.
- Anand said the priority is nuclear non-proliferation and urged Iran to engage with the U.S. and France, emphasizing Canada's focus on limiting Tehran's nuclear capabilities.
- This afternoon, Anita Anand will face further questioning at the House foreign affairs committee after Sen. Mary Coyle described parts of her testimony as evasive and warned Canada is losing leadership on human-rights issues.
- Amid debate over Gulf ties, senators flagged UAE-related concerns, noting reports the United Arab Emirates funds a Sudanese militia accused of genocide by Washington, while Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand warned unnamed detractors seek to undermine Canada's values-based policy.
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Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran (Canada)
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment from Gulf nations. "Our values are our North Star. They...
Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment f
Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment f
Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment f
Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment f
Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment f
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