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Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Minister Anand concludes visit to Japan and Malaysia to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnerships
July 11, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her successful visit to Japan and Malaysia to deepen Canada's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. In Tokyo, Japan, Minister Anand met with Iwaya Takeshi, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and to sign the Canada-Japan Security of Information Agreement. This was an important milestone in the strategic partnership between Canada and Japan as the agreement will deepen defence and security collaboration between the two countries. Minister Anand also met with Hayashi Yoshimasa, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, to discuss security and economic issues in the Indo-Pacific region. At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference Plus Canada, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Minister Anand highlighted Canada's commitment to collaborate with ASEAN to address global security threats and enhancing economic security and supply-chain resilience. Canada's sustained engagement with ASEAN reinforces Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) in promoting security, economic opportunity and strong international partnerships. While the ASEAN- Canada Strategic Partnership is thriving, it is unfolding in the context of increasing global instability. At the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), Minister Anand emphasized Canada's support for international law and ASEAN's central role in upholding a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. She noted that Canada views the ARF as a vital platform for constructive dialogue on pressing global and regional challenges, including the crisis in Myanmar, tensions in the East and South China seas, military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and growing insecurity in the Middle East. While in Kuala Lumpur, Minister Anand met with Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Malaysia's Minister of Foreign, and several of her counterparts from: Australia Bangladesh China Indonesia Laos New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Singapore Switzerland Thailand Vietnam Minister Anand used these meetings to advance bilateral and multilateral economic opportunities, as well as shared priorities, in the region. After the conference, Minister Anand spoke with ASEAN and Canadian trade negotiators, as well as business representatives, to build on the work of the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, the Minister of International Trade, to conclude an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA). This agreement would bolster trade and investment opportunities in the region for Canadian businesses.
Japan Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Japan Today
Canada's foreign minister to travel to Japan, Malaysia
FILE PHOTO: President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand leaves a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will visit Japan and Malaysia "to deepen Canada's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region," the Canadian government said in a statement on Monday. Anand will meet with her Japanese counterpart in Tokyo before traveling to Kuala Lumpur for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference Plus Canada gathering on July 10, the statement said. © (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2025.
Malaysia Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Minister Anand to travel to Japan and Malaysia to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnerships
July 7, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Japan and Malaysia this week to deepen Canada's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, which play a critical role in shaping Canada's future. In Tokyo, Minister Anand will meet with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya Takeshi to strengthen Canada's trade and defence cooperation and advance shared security and prosperity interests. Minister Anand will work to advance the Canada-Japan Security of Information Agreement, which will deepen defence and security collaboration between the 2 countries. This agreement builds on Canada's strong bilateral relationship with Japan, an influential strategic and economic partner in the Indo-Pacific region. On July 10, Minister Anand will participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference Plus Canada in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This meeting brings together the 10 ASEAN member states and Canada to highlight progress made through the ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership. The meeting will be an opportunity to find new ways to advance shared interests, including economic and security priorities. After the conference, Minister Anand will speak with ASEAN and Canadian trade negotiators, as well as business representatives to highlight Canada's commitment to concluding an ASEAN-Canada free trade agreement. This agreement would bolster trade and investment and give Canadian businesses preferential access to new markets in the region. On July 11, Minister Anand will attend the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) where she will discuss pressing regional and global security challenges, such as the crisis in Myanmar, tensions in the East and South China Seas, North Korea-Russia military cooperation and growing insecurity in the Middle East. She will also reaffirm Canada's steadfast commitment to ASEAN as a reliable, engaged and enduring security partner in the region. While in Kuala Lumpur, Minister Anand will also hold bilateral meetings with several counterparts to advance bilateral opportunities and mutual objectives. This visit will demonstrate Canada's commitment to continue strengthening ties with those in the Indo-Pacific, in line with the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
