Minister Anand to welcome her Luxembourg counterpart to Ottawa
News release
June 9, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Deputy Prime Minister,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Cooperation, and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, to Ottawa from June 10 to 12, 2025.
Minister Anand and Minister Bettel will meet to discuss working together to advance our countries’ shared interests, including bolstering the rules based international order and maintaining a strong global economy.
During his visit, Minister Bettel will inaugurate Luxembourg's new diplomatic presence in Canada, highlight 80 years of bilateral relations, and celebrate Luxembourg's National Day, which is on June 23. The Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will participate in a reception hosted by Luxembourg to mark these important occasions.
Quotes
“The opening of the Embassy of Luxembourg in Ottawa marks the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between our countries. We look forward to continuing to work with Luxembourg on deepening strategic and commercial relations between Canada and Luxembourg, as Canada looks to strengthen its bond with our like-minded partners in Europe.
- Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick facts
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Canada and Luxembourg enjoy strong bilateral relations and a long, shared history, which includes Canada providing temporary refuge to the Grand Duke’s family following the German invasion of Luxembourg in 1940.
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Trade relations between Canada and Luxembourg are characterized by significant bilateral investment. According to the most recent available data, Luxembourg subsidiaries contributed over $6.8 billion to the Canadian economy (2022 data).
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In 2024, Luxembourg became the last of the 27 European Union Member States to establish a diplomatic presence in Canada. Luxembourg's first resident Ambassador to Canada, Jean Claude Kugener, took office in December 2024.
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