CANADA, UAE DEEPEN ECONOMIC TIES-Mark Carney welcomes Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Ottawa
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ottawa on Tuesday, highlighting progress on trade, investment and defense cooperation between the two countries.
Carney said Canada and the United Arab Emirates had negotiated a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in just 47 days, while also agreeing on foreign investment protections and expanding bilateral flights from more than 10 to more than 30.
“We’ve deepened our partnership in defense,” Carney said, adding that increased flights would help strengthen ties between the countries.
The crown prince, who was seen signing a document during the visit, welcomed the closer relationship. He said that “The UAE and Canada for more than fifty years have enjoyed a relationship of trust and mutual respect and common interests.
