Minister Anand meets with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

November 12, 2025 - Niagara Region, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada 

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on November 11 and 12, 2025, in the Niagara Region, Ontario.

The ministers discussed the importance of the defence and trade relationship between Canada and France to meet the challenges of today’s world, including through the promotion of industrial collaboration. In particular, they underscored joint efforts to strengthen transatlantic security, deepen defence cooperation, and expand trade ties, in partnership with the European Union.

Minister Anand and Minister Barrot reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine and their commitment to advance peace in the Middle East.

Both Ministers agreed that Canada and France share a strong potential for further collaboration in areas such as critical minerals. They discussed ongoing priorities for the G7, as France prepares to assume the G7 presidency next year.

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