Ottawa:H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, have conducted official talks to enhance UAE-Canada relations. The discussions focused on building on progress across areas of mutual interest.
According to Wam, the meeting took place at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, marking Sheikh Khaled's official visit to Canada. During the visit, he signed the Distinguished Visitors Book, expressing pride in the strong ties between the UAE and Canada and the potential for new avenues of cooperation.
The discussions emphasized strengthening partnerships in sectors such as trade, investment, artificial intelligence, advanced technology, defence, clean energy, and more. Sheikh Khaled affirmed the UAE's commitment to establishing strategic partnerships that align with both countries' development priorities.
Additionally, the leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues, highlighting the importance of dialogue and diplomatic solutions. They also witnessed the signing of several agreements, including the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to bolster cooperation in key sectors.
The visit also included announcements of trade and investment negotiations between Emirati and Canadian companies, valued at up to C$21.1 billion, under a broader investment framework aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth.
The talks were attended by several high-ranking officials from both the UAE and Canada, underscoring the significance of the bilateral relationship.