His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, held a key meeting with François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, during an official working visit to Ottawa.
The discussions reaffirmed the strong and strategic ties between the United Arab Emirates and Canada, highlighting shared interests and the commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
Strengthening Economic and Financial Cooperation
The high-level talks centred on expanding economic and financial partnerships. Both sides explored mechanisms to boost investment cooperation, particularly between public and private sectors in both countries. The dialogue underscored the importance of forging robust frameworks to support sustainable growth and economic development.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the importance of building on the already strong UAE–Canada relationship, especially in line with both nations’ development priorities. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to advancing collaboration that supports comprehensive, long-term prosperity.
Commitment to Shared Development Goals
The meeting also focused on aligning efforts in innovation-led sectors, trade facilitation, and sustainable finance. These areas were identified as key pillars in advancing national strategies and achieving mutual goals in global competitiveness and inclusive development.
The UAE delegation accompanying H.H. Sheikh Abdullah included:
- Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade
- Sultan Al Mansoori, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs
- Abdulrahman Ali Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Canada
This diplomatic engagement marks another step in strengthening UAE–Canada cooperation, particularly in areas of mutual interest that contribute to global economic stability and innovation-led growth.
