Abdullah bin Zayed discusses bilateral relations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and congratulates her on the completion of the terms of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.

Abu Dhabi, July 26 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a phone call with Her Excellency Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a way that serves their common interests.

His Highness congratulated His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada on the occasion of completing negotiations and reaching the final terms of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Canada, stressing that this achievement embodies the strength of bilateral relations and the common desire to advance them to broader horizons, especially in the economic, trade and investment fields.

His Highness stressed that the agreement constitutes a strategic step towards strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries, noting that its completion within a record time reflects the common will of the two friendly countries to deepen aspects of bilateral cooperation, in a way that supports their development priorities and brings goodness and prosperity to their peoples.

During the call, His Highness and His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada also discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, and exchanged views on current developments in the Middle East region, and ways to enhance regional and international efforts aimed at establishing security and stability in the region.

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