Per the government announcement, The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Gordan Grlić Radman, Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, on the margins of 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.
Context
This meeting, occurring alongside the Pathways to Peace conference, represents a continuation of Canada’s diplomatic engagement within the broader international effort to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. The conference itself, focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians, and prisoners of war, underscores the persistent global concern regarding the human cost of the conflict. The statement does not address the specific outcomes of the meeting, nor the breadth of bilateral discussions.
Prior to this meeting, on September 28, 2026, Minister Anand met with Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Orbán, also on the margins of the Pathways to Peace conference. On September 29, 2026, she met with Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili, similarly at the Pathways to Peace conference. Furthermore, on September 28, 2026, Minister Anand met with Honduras’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mireya Agüero, also at the Pathways to Peace conference. These engagements demonstrate Canada’s prioritization of international cooperation in addressing the complex challenges posed by the Ukrainian conflict.
What to Watch
Should the meeting yield further collaboration on support for Ukraine, Canada will continue to prioritize diplomatic engagement. If the discussions regarding rail funding are pursued, the statement does not mention any specific commitments or agreements reached. The Canadian government’s continued involvement in the Pathways to Peace conference suggests a long-term commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and the wellbeing of its citizens.
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 Honduras’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (28 Septemb)
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