The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar (Qatar).
Minister Anand congratulated Dr. Al-Khulaifi on receiving the 2026 James W. Foley American Hostage Freedom Award in recognition of his humanitarian diplomacy efforts to secure the release of hostages globally. She noted that the award reflects Qatar's significant mediation role in supporting dialogue and diplomacy in global and regional crises.
Minister Anand conveyed Canada's solidarity with Qatar amid ongoing tensions in the region and discussed their wider implications for security and stability. She reiterated Canada's appreciation and support for Qatar's diplomatic engagement in supporting de-escalation and stability efforts in the region. Minister Anand also welcomed last month's announcement of Qatar's contribution to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, and she highlighted Canada's interest in deepening cooperation with Qatar on peacebuilding efforts and shared priorities.
Minister Anand emphasized that Canada stands ready to support Qatar's stabilization efforts, which build on its mediation role, including efforts toward a negotiated solution to end hostilities in the region.
