Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Imma Tor Faus, Andorra’s 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 statement does not mention the specific topics discussed during the meeting, only that the two ministers engaged in a meeting. This engagement occurs amidst a series of similar meetings held by Minister Anand with foreign ministers from Hungary, Georgia, and Croatia during the same conference.; see the full statement.
Context
The meeting between Anand and Faus represents a continuation of Canada’s diplomatic engagement with European nations on a range of international issues. The Pathways to Peace conference itself, a multi-lateral forum focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians, and prisoners of war, provides a setting for these bilateral discussions. The statement does not address the potential implications of this meeting for Canada’s broader foreign policy objectives. Given the recent meetings with Hungarian, Georgian, and Croatian counterparts, it suggests a prioritization of transit and infrastructure partnerships within Europe. The statement does not mention the specific goals of this particular meeting.
In March the ministry said it was prioritizing partnerships with nations involved in critical infrastructure projects. The meeting with Faus, like those with Orbán, Botchorishvili, and Grlić Radman, aligns with this broader strategy. The statement does not mention any specific agreements or outcomes resulting from the meeting.
What to Watch
Should the visit yield no specific announcements regarding collaborative projects, it would not be unexpected. The primary purpose of these meetings, according to the ministry, is to maintain diplomatic channels and foster relationships. If the meeting does result in discussions about rail funding, this suggests a continued interest on Canada’s part in supporting transit infrastructure development in Europe. The statement does not mention any details about the nature of this potential funding.
The meeting’s timing – occurring on the sidelines of a conference focused on humanitarian concerns – underscores the potential for these diplomatic engagements to be utilized for broader strategic objectives. The statement does not address whether this meeting will influence Canada’s approach to the broader Ukrainian crisis or its involvement in international efforts to address the conflict.
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 Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (29 Septemb)
- Minister Anand meets with Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs in Toronto (29 Septemb)
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