Minister Anand to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

The following news release was issued by Global Affairs Canada.

October 29, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and to St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney.

In Atlanta, Minister Anand will meet with her G20 counterparts to discuss key global challenges and opportunities for international cooperation. The discussions will focus on freedom of navigation in strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Black Sea, as well as maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. They will also discuss food security, global trade resilience, energy security and supply chains.

In St. John’s, Minister Anand will participate in the CHOGM, under the theme of Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth. The meeting will bring together Commonwealth leaders to advance shared priorities and strengthen cooperation across the Commonwealth. The discussions are expected to focus on attracting investment, expanding trade and economic opportunity, strengthening climate resilience and advancing the shared values of the Commonwealth.

Through her participation in these meetings, Minister Anand will advance Canada’s foreign policy priorities, strengthen bilateral relationships with international partners and promote practical cooperation on shared global challenges. Canada’s engagement at the G20 and CHOGM will reaffirm its commitment to multilateral cooperation and to working with international partners to advance peace, security, prosperity and sustainable development.

Quick facts

The G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation among major advanced and emerging economies. It brings together members to address key global economic and financial challenges.

The G20 provides Canada with an important platform to influence discussions on global economic issues, engage constructively with international partners and advance economic stability, resilience and growth.

The CHOGM is the Commonwealth’s highest-level decision-making forum. Held every two years, it provides leaders with an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest, review progress on Commonwealth commitments and establish organizational priorities.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries united by their commitment to the values enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter, including democracy, human rights, good governance and sustainable development.

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Source: Global Affairs Canada