The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly on 27 September 2026. The statement does not mention the specific outcomes of the meeting. This engagement occurred during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York City, as the Minister concluded her participation as detailed in a prior statement from 26 September 2026. This meeting follows a similar engagement with the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs on 21 September 2026, and a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs on the same date, both also occurring on the margins of the UNGA. The statement does not address the purpose or scope of the discussion between Anand and Jaishankar. (Read the full statement.)
Context
The announcement reflects a pattern of diplomatic activity by the Canadian Foreign Affairs department during the UNGA. The meetings, held on the margins of the General Assembly, represent standard protocol for ministers to engage with counterparts from other nations. In March the ministry said that Canada’s focus this year was on strengthening relationships with key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, and fostering multilateral cooperation on global challenges. This meeting with Jaishankar continues a series of engagements undertaken by Anand during the 81st UNGA High-Level Week, including meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as documented in previous statements from 21 September 2026. The statement does not mention whether these meetings were part of a broader initiative or a discrete engagement.
Sources & Further Reading
- Official press release
- Foreign ministry source
- Minister Anand concludes participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week (26 Septemb)
- Minister Anand meets with United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (21 Septemb)
- Minister Anand meets with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (21 Septemb)
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