Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan led a high-level UAE delegation to Canada last week, where he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss strengthening economic and strategic ties, according to a Foreign Affairs Ministry statement. Talks focused on ramping up cooperation in trade, energy, artificial intelligence, education, and sustainable development.

The FM also held talks with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, where they explored ways to boost collaboration across key sectors including investment, education, technology, and energy, according to a separate statement.

Industry + finance on the agenda: The UAE delegation met with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Discussions covered expanding joint industrial efforts and financial ties, particularly through public-private partnerships and initiatives to support renewable energy, innovation, and economic diversification.

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