Wednesday 13 / May / 2026
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on Wednesday Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. This marks the first official visit of a Canadian foreign minister to the Sultanate of Oman in over a decade.
The visit reflects the positive trajectory of bilateral relations over the past fifty years and reaffirms the shared commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region.
The two ministers agreed to elevate the level of their bilateral partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations, aimed at establishing regular bilateral dialogue.
Specifically, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of trade, energy, critical minerals, higher education, and tourism, in addition to strengthening people-to-people ties.
They noted that bilateral trade volume reached CAD 222 million in 2025, while acknowledging significant potential for further economic growth.
The two ministers exchanged views on the conflict in the region, stressing the importance of protecting civilian lives, supporting de-escalation efforts, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Minister Anand also expressed her appreciation for Oman's longstanding role in regional diplomacy over the past years.
The two ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to international law, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
Minister Anand extended her sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, reaffirming Canada's commitment to building a substantive and forward-looking partnership with Oman.
