Minister Anand to attend UN high-level conference on 2-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

July 28, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today reconfirmed that she will attend the “United Nations High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution” as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. The conference will be co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, in New York, United States, from July 28 to 30, 2025. The goal of the conference is to advance a two-state solution, as well as global efforts to end the war in Gaza, and achieve a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Minister Anand will engage with her counterparts on the most pressing issue facing Gaza—the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster—which must be resolved immediately. While acknowledging the Israeli government’s decision to lift some restrictions on aid so that it can be delivered into Gaza, the Minister will reiterate Canada’s call for the safe, unhindered, and sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale, including Canadian-funded assistance which has been blocked from delivery to starving civilians. The Minister will address the UN plenary session to underscore the urgent need for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire that protects civilians, including aid workers, and the unconditional release of all hostages.

The Minister will also engage her counterparts on matters of relevance to the “Narrative for Peace” Working Group, which Canada co-chairs alongside Qatar and Mexico—with the aim of fostering positive dialogue, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to peace. The Minister will highlight Canada’s readiness to help advance prospects for a two-state solution that guarantees peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.

While in New York, Minister Anand will also hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts, senior officials and international partners to exchange perspectives and ensure continued cooperation on the situation in the Middle East.