Per the government announcement, Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Chet Greene, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda 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 purpose of the meeting, beyond the fact that it occurred during the conference. This engagement represents the third meeting for Anand during the Pathways to Peace conference, following meetings with Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orbán on September 28, 2026, and Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili on September 29, 2026. The statement does not mention the specific details of the discussions between Anand and Greene. The conference, focused on addressing the complex challenges of returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians, and prisoners of war, has attracted diplomatic engagement from multiple nations.
Context
The meeting between Anand and Greene takes place within the broader context of Canada’s ongoing efforts to foster international cooperation on humanitarian issues. In March the ministry said that Canada was committed to supporting initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations impacted by conflict. The Pathways to Peace conference represents a key venue for Canada to advance this agenda, bringing together stakeholders from around the world to discuss solutions. The statement does not mention any specific commitments or agreements resulting from the meeting. This engagement aligns with a pattern of diplomatic activity undertaken by Minister Anand during the conference, including meetings with representatives from Hungary and Georgia. The statement does not mention any formal agreements made during the meeting.
What to Watch
Should the visit yield no immediate outcomes, Canada’s continued engagement with Antigua and Barbuda on the conference sidelines suggests a sustained interest in addressing the issues raised. If the meeting is seen as a productive dialogue, the statement does not mention any further steps that might be taken. The statement does not address whether this meeting will lead to any further collaboration between Canada and Antigua and Barbuda on international issues.
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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