Anita Anand Visits India, UAE for Trade and Security Talks
Anand will meet Indian and UAE leaders to advance trade, energy, security and defence ties as Canada and India target $70 billion in annual trade by 2030.
- 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.
Canadian FM Anita Anand on India visit; to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar on trade, energy, security, defence ties - The Tribune
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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Times of IndiaCanadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to visit India on October 13
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand plans to visit India and the UAE from October 13 to October 16. She will meet with Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar to discuss trade, energy, and security cooperation. In India, Anand will participate in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum alongside high-level meetings to promote collaboration.
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Indian Abroad News - We Bring You HomeCanadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to arrive in Delhi today
New Delhi, Oct 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day visit. During her visit, Anand will hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister... - Social News XYZ
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