Canada News Centre2026-03-02T04:06:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/statement-by-minister-anand-on-hostilities-in-the-middle-east.html

The Government of Canada is closely following developments in the Middle East. We call on all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, to return to negotiations, and to advance a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-02T04:00:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/speech-by-minister-joly-regarding-the-motion-on-canadas-actions-to-promote-peace-in-the-middle-east.html

Mr. Speaker, I welcome debate during this pivotal moment for the region and the world.I rise having just returned from visiting the Middle East, where I met with my counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-19T15:53:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-kuwaits-minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-kuwait-city.html

The two ministers discussed the strong Canada-Kuwaiti bilateral relationship, which will mark its 60th anniversary in 2025, and agreed to work together to deepen it further. The two ministers also discussed their countries’ shared commitment to international law and international security.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-08T12:54:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-kuwait-united-arab-emirates-israel-and-the-west-bank-to-discuss-the-ongoing-israel-hamas-conflict-and-pathw.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6 to 9, 2024. She will then visit Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank from March 10 to 13, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-05T18:21:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-by-minister-joly-on-the-passing-of-amir-of-kuwait-his-highness-sheikh-nawaf-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah:

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-16T17:38:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-joly-welcomes-kuwaits-minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-canada.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that on May 12, 2023, she will welcome Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Canada for his first official visit here.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-12T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/minister-sajjan-concludes-visit-to-united-arab-emirates-and-kuwait.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today concluded his trip to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. During the trip, he met with ministers and prominent government and private sector officials to discuss opportunities for enhanced collaboration on shared priorities, such as food security, climate change, gender equality and women, peace and security in their region and in developing nations.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-13T17:28:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/canada-and-kuwait-sign-agreement-to-enhance-development-cooperation.html

Canada and Kuwait have enjoyed strong bilateral ties since they established diplomatic relations almost 60 years ago. The 2 countries have common global priorities, including increasing food security and promoting education, and they already engage closely in several key multilateral institutions.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-13T08:48:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/minister-sajjan-travels-to-united-arab-emirates-and-kuwait.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait from December 7 to 12.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-07T12:39:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html

The Government of Canada will adjust some of Canada’s border measures beginning on Nov. 30 to include additional COVID-19 vaccines accepted for entry to Canada and changes to certain exemptions, testing and ArriveCAN requirements.

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/minister-champagne-concludes-meetings-with-ministerial-counterparts-at-munich-security-conference.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his attendance at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, where he emphasized Canada’s continued commitment to the rules-based international order and the multilateral institutions that underpin it.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-16T14:12:37-05:00