Sheikh Abdullah delivers UAE President's message to Canadian PM
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has delivered a message from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The "written message" focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and Canada, national news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Abdullah also held talks with Prime Minister Carney at the start of his working visit to the country.
The two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation and expand joint collaboration across various sectors to advance shared interests.
The talks also explored opportunities for further collaboration in key sectors including trade and commerce, energy, AI and education.
Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the strong and growing partnership between the UAE and Canada, supported by constructive and forward-looking cooperation.
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments, with Sheikh Abdullah reaffirming the importance of strengthening joint efforts to support global peace and security.
During his visit, Sheikh Abdullah also held talks with Anita Anand, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. His discussions with Minister Champagne focused on enhancing cooperation in economic and financial fields, including developing mechanisms to support investment between the public and private sectors in both countries.
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