His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, witnessed the signing of a defence cooperation agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Canada during His Highness’s visit to Canada. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and His Excellency David McGuinty, Canada’s Minister of National Defence.
On the sidelines of the visit, His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei met with His Excellency David McGuinty at the headquarters of Canada’s Department of National Defence in Ottawa. The two sides discussed avenues for strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing bilateral coordination, in support of the bilateral relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Canada and advance their defence partnership in ways that serve their mutual interests, strengthen coordination and facilitate the exchange of expertise.
The agreement also underscores the two countries’ resolve to build on their longstanding bilateral relations in support of security and stability, while advancing their shared aspirations to build sustainable partnerships across areas of mutual interest.
