| Global Affairs Canada | readouts
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a collaborative meeting with Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, in Washington, D.C., United States.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom issued the following statement:
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her visit to Helsinki, Finland, where she strengthened Canada’s ties with Nordic partners and advanced transatlantic cooperation to achieve Canada’s objectives with respect to its Arctic Foreign Policy.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“We, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group, seek a safer, more prosperous world, with undiminished security for all. We are convinced that, in an increasingly uncertain security environment, meaningful progress on disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control will require sustained engagement and mutual understanding from all concerned parties. We also recognize the value of incorporating a variety of perspectives in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control decision-making processes. We pledge to lead by example, fostering dialogue, cooperation, and transparency as we collectively confront these challenges. We invite all States who share our vision to join us in these efforts.
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Global Affairs Canada and the diplomatic community in Ottawa, including the Australian High Commission, the Embassy of Austria, the Embassy of Belgium, the Embassy of Brazil, the British High Commission Ottawa, the Embassy of Chile, the Embassy of Colombia, the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Estonia, the Delegation of the European Union, the Embassy of Finland, the Embassy of France, the Embassy of Germany, the Embassy of Greece, the Embassy of Honduras, the Embassy of Iceland, the Embassy of Ireland, the Embassy of Latvia, the Embassy of Lithuania, the Malta High Commission, the Embassy of Mexico, the Embassy of the Netherlands, the New Zealand High Commission, the Embassy of Norway, the Embassy of Portugal, the Embassy of Slovenia, the Embassy of Spain, the Embassy of Sweden, the Embassy of Switzerland and the Embassy of Uruguay, today issued the following statement
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement:
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada convened in Nuuksio, Espoo, on 19 August 2025 and gave a joint statement on their support of Ukraine:
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Recognizing their long history of friendship, like-mindedness, and close bilateral cooperation, Canada and Finland are establishing a foreign and security policy strategic partnership that reflects their mutual priorities and the evolving geopolitical landscape
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Helsinki, Finland, on August 18 to advance Canada’s relationships with Nordic countries on shared priorities.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
August 16, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a media call-back by teleconference from Finland.
