The foreign ministry readout describes Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Maka Botchorishvili, Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, held in Toronto on September 28 and 29, 2026. The meeting occurred during the conference, which brought together international stakeholders to discuss efforts related to the return of Ukrainian children, detained civilians, and prisoners of war. This engagement represents the latest in a series of bilateral meetings between Canadian and Georgian officials this week, according to a statement released by Global Affairs Canada.
Context
The Pathways to Peace conference, held in Toronto, provided a venue for discussions focused on humanitarian challenges related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The conference, attended by representatives from various nations, including Hungary, Moldova, and Honduras, centered on strategies for facilitating the return of displaced individuals and addressing the needs of those detained or held as prisoners of war. The meeting between Anand and Botchorishvili occurred during this conference, aligning with similar engagements the Minister has undertaken this week. In March the ministry said it was focused on strengthening ties with partners in Eastern Europe.
The statement does not mention the specific topics discussed during the meeting. However, the location of the meeting – on the margins of a major international conference – suggests a desire to maintain open channels of communication and coordinate efforts with key allies. The statement does not address the potential implications of this engagement for broader Canadian foreign policy objectives in the region.
What to Watch
Should the visit yield a further commitment to supporting the return of Ukrainian children, Canada’s foreign ministry will likely issue a statement outlining these intentions. If further discussions are held, the statement does not mention any specific outcomes or agreements reached. The meeting underscores Canada’s continued engagement with international partners on the Ukraine file.
The statement does not address whether this meeting will be followed by any further diplomatic initiatives. Should the visit yield constructive dialogue on the broader challenges of conflict resolution and humanitarian assistance, the ministry will likely highlight this progress in subsequent communications. The statement does not mention any planned follow-up meetings or activities.
Sources & Further Reading
- Official press release
- Foreign ministry source
- Minister Anand meets with Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (28 Septemb)
- Minister Anand meets with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (28 Septemb)
- Minister Anand meets with Honduras’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (28 Septemb)
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