Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to the Persian Gulf today where Canada is trying to strengthen ties on defence and security, while courting global investment.
The trip comes because the U.S. war on Iran continues to affect the Middle East and international energy markets.
A news release says Anand will meet together with her counterpart in Oman to debate potential defence and economic co-operation, then she is going to travel to Qatar to advance trade, investment and security ties.
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Oman and Qatar have been key players in attempts to broker peace within the region, including between the U.S. and Iran, and between Israel and Hamas.
Anand tells The Canadian Press her visit underscores that Canada is courting investment from Gulf countries while expressing solidarity with them after repeated strikes by Iran.
Defence Minister David McGuinty can be visiting Qatar in addition to the United Arab Emirates this week, to discuss how Canada suits into regional security.
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