Canada foreign affairs minister to deepen India, UAE ties on trade and security

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Highlights

Global Affairs Canada announced Foreign Affairs Minister Anand will meet India's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to advance cooperation on trade, energy, and security.
Anand's UAE meetings will target expanded commercial ties, focusing on defence, artificial intelligence, security, and innovation with Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The visit underscores Canada's strategy of diversifying trade and strengthening strategic partnerships with India and the UAE amid global economic uncertainty.

Visit agenda in India and the UAE

As reported by Canada.ca, citing Global Affairs Canada, Anand is scheduled to meet India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to advance cooperation on bilateral priorities including trade, energy, people-to-people ties, and security and defence collaboration. The meeting marks the 11th between the two ministers since September 2025, underscoring sustained senior-level contact between Ottawa and New Delhi.

In New Delhi, Anand is also set to take part in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, where she will join a panel discussion on middle powers and the changing global order. She is expected to stress the value of multilateral and plurilateral cooperation and present Canada as a reliable partner for India and the wider Indo-Pacific.

During the UAE leg of the trip, Anand will meet Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. She is also due to hold talks with senior officials and business leaders aimed at expanding commercial partnerships and promoting cooperation in defence, security, artificial intelligence, and innovation.

Broader economic and diplomatic implications

The visit signals Canada’s effort to reinforce economic and strategic ties with two important regional partners while broadening its commercial footprint. The agenda in both countries combines diplomatic outreach with business engagement, reflecting Ottawa’s focus on trade diversification and deeper sector cooperation.

In the UAE, the meetings build on commitments made during Prime Minister Carney’s visit in November 2025 to elevate bilateral relations. Canadian officials frame the trip as part of a wider push to position Canada as a constructive partner amid regional crises and continuing uncertainty in the global economy.

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