CANADA: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will join Prime Minister Mark Carney as part of Canada’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York.According to Global Affairs Canada, Minister Anand will participate in a series of high-level meetings and events focused on pressing global challenges, international security and Canada’s foreign policy priorities.
During her visit, Anand will meet with her G7 counterparts to exchange views on current geopolitical developments and strengthen cooperation among partner countries.
She will also co-host a foreign ministers’ meeting on maritime security with key international partners.The meeting will focus on strengthening international cooperation on maritime security and advancing the objectives of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity.Anand is also scheduled to participate in a meeting focused on Sudan.
The meeting aims to strengthen international coordination in support of conflict de-escalation and political dialogue among Sudanese parties.
The Canadian foreign minister will meet with her Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts to discuss deeper cooperation between Canada and NB8 countries.
The discussions will also address continued international support for Ukraine.Anand will join Prime Minister Mark Carney at a leader-level event co-hosted by Canada focusing on the two-state solution and the Gaza Peace Plan.
She will also attend the Sixth Summit of the International Crimea Platform.At the summit, Canada will reaffirm its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Canadian minister will further participate in a ministerial event highlighting the importance of protecting civilians during armed conflicts.The event comes amid growing humanitarian needs and concerns over respect for international humanitarian law.Anand’s UNGA engagements will conclude on September 26 when she delivers Canada’s national statement to the United Nations General Assembly.
Her statement will outline Canada’s foreign policy priorities and its approach to key geopolitical issues.The 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week brings together world leaders, ministers and senior officials from the United Nations’ 193 member states.
Representatives of civil society and other stakeholders also participate in activities surrounding the High-Level Week.Canada says the United Nations remains an important forum for developing and upholding international norms and standards.
The Canadian delegation’s participation reflects Ottawa’s planned diplomatic engagement on international security, Ukraine, Sudan, maritime security and other global challenges.
Minister Anand’s programme is part of Canada’s broader diplomatic engagement during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Reported By: Mirza Maqbool Baig I Foreign Affairs Journalist
