TORONTO: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili discussed the war in Ukraine, regional security in the Black Sea, Euro-Atlantic cooperation and other matters of mutual interest.
According to the Canadian government, the meeting took place in Toronto on the margins of the Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, held on September 28–29, 2026.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the regional security situation in the Black Sea, and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Canada and Georgia on regional and Euro-Atlantic security.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand reaffirmed Canada’s support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. She also condemned Russia’s continued occupation of Georgia’s regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The two ministers reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, while emphasizing their shared commitment to a just, lasting and inclusive peace in Ukraine.
Anita Anand thanked Georgia’s Foreign Minister for attending the conference and for Georgia’s continued leadership and participation in the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. Both ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international humanitarian law.
The meeting also covered Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations, democratic development and regional connectivity. Canada’s Foreign Minister reiterated Canada’s support for the aspirations of the Georgian people for closer ties with Euro-Atlantic institutions.
Canada also welcomed Georgia’s role in the Middle Corridor, highlighting its potential contribution to improving regional connectivity and strengthening and stabilizing supply chains.
Canada and Georgia are marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. On the occasion, the two ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining close contacts and continued cooperation on regional security.
The ministers also expressed their commitment to further strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries and continuing cooperation on other shared international priorities.
Reported By: Mirza Maqbool Baig I Toronto
