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Anita Anand becomes Canada’s first Hindu woman foreign minister: What it means for India

On May 14, 2025, Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney named Anita Anand as the country’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa, succeeding Melanie Joly.
Carney assembled the new cabinet following his recent election and aims to reset Canada’s strained ties with India after diplomatic crises under Justin Trudeau.
Anand, an Indian-origin seasoned politician and former defence minister, is known for crisis management and coordinated military aid to Ukraine during Russia’s invasion.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar congratulated Anand on Twitter, acknowledging her appointment amid hopes the move signals goodwill toward India.
Anand’s diplomatic skills and heritage position her to navigate complexities in India-Canada relations, but entrenched mistrust and recent expulsions of diplomats complicate normalization efforts.

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Anita Anand becomes Canada’s first Hindu woman foreign minister: What it means for India

The appointment of an Indian-origin MP as Foreign Minister under the newly elected Mark Carney government comes amid strained ties between Canada and India. Here is what to know about Anita Anand.

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Anita Anand: Is Carney controlling damage Trudeau did to India-Canada ties?

Anita Anand’s return to frontline politics signals Carney’s plan to reset foreign policy while retaining experienced leaders. Known for her competence, Anand previously served as defence minister and oversaw pandemic procurement

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Who Is Anita Anand, Canada's New Indian-Origin Foreign Minister

Canadian politician Anita Anand has been sworn in as Canada's new foreign minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Anita Anand Takes Oath as Foreign Minister of Canada with Hands on Bhagavad Gita.

Indian-origin Anita Anand takes oath as Canada's foreign minister, with her hands on Bhagavad Gita. She is the first Woman Hindu Minister in Canada. Sangita Saxena | HENB | New Delhi | May 14, 2025:: In a historic moment, Anita Anand, a Canadian politician of Indian origin, has become the country's first Hindu woman Foreign…

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Anita Anand becomes Canada's Foreign Minister, first Hindu woman to reach this position

Anita Anand on Wednesday became the first Hindu woman to be sworn in as Canada's new foreign minister. The Liberal Party MP has played several important roles since entering politics in 2019. The Indian-origin MP has been made foreign minister under Mark Carney's new government at a time when relations between Canada and India are strained. Anita Anand was born in 1967 to Indian parents in Kentville, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast. Her fath…

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Who is Anita Anand, Canada's first Hindu foreign minister? - Uitvconnect : Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates

Anita Anand has made history as Canada's first Hindu and first woman of Indian origin to serve as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Appointed on May 13, 2025,

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