Minister Anand meets with United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

October 16, 2026 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Minister Anand reiterated Canada’s steadfast solidarity with the UAE and other Gulf partners as they continue to face Iran’s attacks on their territory. She underscored the importance of pursuing diplomatic de-escalation efforts and promoting lasting peace and security in the Middle East. The Minister also emphasized Canada’s unwavering commitment to working with the UAE to advance these shared objectives.

The ministers welcomed the significant momentum generated by Prime Minister Carney’s historic visit to the UAE in November 2025, which set the two countries on an ambitious path toward deeper cooperation.

The ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing a sustained future-focused partnership that delivers prosperity, security and opportunity for both countries across sectors including diplomacy, trade, investment, defence and security, artificial intelligence and innovation, infrastructure and people-to-people ties.

The ministers highlighted the growing importance of the Canada-UAE relationship in supporting economic growth and resilience, regional stability and long-term prosperity. Minister Anand welcomed Emirati partners, investors, students and visitors to Canada, highlighting the important role they play in building an enduring friendship between the two countries.

The ministers agreed to remain in close contact.