Assistant FM Meets Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

HE Assistant Foreign Minister speaking via video conference platform

 

HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with HE Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Sandra McCardell via videoconference on Tuesday, in the presence of HE Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar Stefanie McCollum.

The meeting reviewed the bilateral cooperation, the achievements of Qatar and Canada and the importance of mutual cooperation.

The two sides touched on the political situation in the region, mainly the Palestinian issue and the importance of realizing stability in the region for its significance to the world as a whole.

The meeting also discussed the Afghan negotiations taking place in Doha, for which the Canadian side wished success and appreciated the Qatari efforts exerted in this regard.

In another context, the two sides highlighted the efforts made by both countries in the field of combating climate change. HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater noted the efforts of Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) in this regard, and Qatar's contribution of $100 million which was announced by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in 2019 to support island and small states to deal with climate change.

On the other hand, HE Sandra McCardell expressed Canada's anticipation to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the State of Qatar, and the possibility of benefiting from the experience of the State of Qatar in this field, as Canada, the United States of America and Mexico will host the World Cup in 2026.

Concluding the meeting, the two sides affirmed the importance of promoting the investment and economic sector between the two countries, especially in light of Qatar's plans to diversify the economy and attract foreign investments. (QNA)