Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held high-level talks in Canada with Prime Minister Mark Carney as key deals were struck to bolster strategic ties across defence, diplomacy and renewable energy.
The two men witnessed the signing of agreements aimed at spurring further collaboration in mining, logistics, energy and investment through sovereign wealth funds, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported on Wednesday.
Emirati and Canadian companies have also come together to drive C$21.1 billion (US$15 billion) in trade under a major investment framework between the nations.
Sheikh Khaled and Mr Carney explored efforts aimed at boosting long-standing relations during a meeting at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
The discussions - held as part of Sheikh Khaled's official visit to Canada - focused on efforts to bolster links in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, aviation, food security, infrastructure and logistics.
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince emphasised the UAE's commitment to establishing long-term partnerships with Canada in support of the development plans of the allies.
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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held official talks to review relations between their countries and explore ways to strengthen them. All photos: Abu Dhabi Media Office -
Sheikh Khaled shares a joke with Mr Carney -
Sheikh Khaled with the UAE delegation, which included Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation; Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; and Mohamed Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment. -
Sheikh Khaled and Mr Carney witness the signing of Canada-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement by Dr Al Zeyoudi and Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade -
Sheikh Khaled and Mr Carney with Dr Al Jaber and Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources -
Sheikh Khaled and Mr Carney with Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and David McGuinty, Canada's Minister of National Defence -
Sheikh Khaled and Mr Carney with Ms Al Hashimy and Anita Anand, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs. -
Sheikh Khaled's visit comes weeks after President Sheikh Mohamed spoke by phone with Mr Carney to explore efforts to deepen partnerships, with a focus on the economy, investment and advanced technology -
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's visit to Canada reflects the UAE's broader diplomatic efforts to deepen partnerships with key global allies -
Sheikh Khaled attended an official dinner banquet hosted by Mr Carney -
Mr Carney welcomed Sheikh Khaled and the UAE delegation -
Sheikh Khaled at the banquet -
Dr Al Jaber at the banquet -
Dr Al Zeyoudi was also there -
Ms Al Hashimy at the banquet -
Sheikh Khaled arrives in Ottawa
The two sides assessed ways to advance co-operation between their business communities and encourage joint projects and investment.
Sheikh Khaled and Mr Carney also exchanged views on a range of international and regional issues, stressing the need to encourage dialogue and diplomatic solutions to bring about peace and security both regionally and across the globe.
Sheikh Khaled signed the Distinguished Visitors Book at Parliament Hill, expressing his pride in UAE-Canada relations and his hope that the trip would open up new opportunities.
Sheikh Khaled had on Tuesday attended a dinner hosted by Mr Carney as part of the official visit.
Mr Carney welcomed Sheikh Khaled and expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen friendship and co-operation between the UAE and Canada. Sheikh Khaled thanked Mr Carney for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation.
Key visit
Sheikh Khaled's visit comes only weeks after President Sheikh Mohamed spoke by phone with Mr Carney to explore efforts to deepen partnerships, with a focus on the economy, investment and advanced technology.
In July, the UAE finalised a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) with Canada which will seek to reduce trade barriers to goods, services and investment.
The key deal followed a $50 billion investment commitment made by the UAE government as part of Mr Carney's visit to the country in November.
The Cepa gives Canadian companies better access to the UAE, which remains the largest market for Canada's exports to the Middle East, and could help attract capital into energy, mining, artificial intelligence and ports.
