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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Daily Newspaper published by GPPC Doha, Qatar.

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Gulf Times
Qatar

Qatar, Canada commit to major investments in joint statement

Qatar and Canada issued a joint statement Tuesday following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s historic visit to Doha, announcing a significant expansion of bilateral ties including major Qatari investments in Canadian infrastructure and upgraded diplomatic relations. The statement, released during the first-ever visit by a sitting Canadian Prime Minister to Qatar, confirmed that both nations will elevate their bilateral consultations to a Foreign Ministers-level Strategic Dialogue. Prime Minister Carney met with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on January 18, resulting in several memoranda of understanding across economic, technology, and security sectors. Qatar committed to making substantial strategic investments in Canada’s nation-building projects, while Canada pledged to bring major pension fund delegations to explore investment opportunities in Qatar. The countries agreed to finalise a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement by summer 2026 and begin negotiations on a Double Taxation Agreement. The partnership includes co-operation on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies supporting Qatar’s Vision 2030, security collaboration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup building on Qatar’s 2022 tournament experience, and establishment of a Canadian Defence Attaché presence in Doha. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

HH the Amir, Carney eye broad horizons

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held a session of official talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Amiri Diwan Sunday. The talks began with HH the Amir welcoming the Canadian PM and his accompanying delegation and wishing them a pleasant stay. **media[405813]**His Highness expressed his hope that the prime minister's state visit would contribute to expanding the prospects for bilateral co-operation in a way that serves the interests of both friendly countries, wishing further progress and prosperity for the Qatari-Canadian relations. **media[405817]**The Canadian premier extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, affirming his country's keenness to strengthen the bonds of friendship and co-operation with Qatar and propel them to broader horizons in various fields. **media[405815]**The talks discussed co-operation between the two countries and ways to support and develop it across various fields, particularly in the areas of economy, investment, defence, security, education, and health. **media[405814]**They also exchanged views on boosting security and stability in the region and promoting international peace. The session was attended by His Excellency Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi; His Excellency Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari; His Excellency Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi; His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi; His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sayed; along with Their Excellencies the senior officials. **media[405818]**On the Canadian side, the session was attended by Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development Melanie Joly; Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne; Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand; Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson; and several members of the official delegation.  Following the talks, HH the Amir and the Canadian Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting, during which they discussed a range of issues of mutual interest. HH the Amir hosted a luncheon in honour of the visiting prime minister and his accompanying delegation. Upon arriving at the Amiri Diwan, the Canadian premier was accorded an official reception.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Canadian PM arrives in Doha

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney arrived in Doha, Saturday, on a state visit. He and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by His Excellency Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Eng. Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi and Canadian ambassador Karim Morcos.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and China's Premier Li Qiang review the honour guard at an official welcoming ceremony, during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to China since 2017, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday.
International

Canada's Carney hails warmer ties with China, Xi's leadership

Prime Minister Mark Carney Thursday hailed Canada's ‌improving ties with China as well as the leadership of President Xi Jinping, declaring ‌that their nations were charting a ‍new course in co-operation at a time of global division and disorder.The four-day visit to China was the first by a Canadian prime ⁠minister since 2017, following up on Carney's ⁠positive meeting with Xi in South Korea in October. The two are set to meet again Friday."We're ‍heartened by the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the speed with which our relationship has progressed," Carney told China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, in a meeting in Beijing."It sets the stage for these important discussions on a wide range of issues where we can be strategic partners from energy to agriculture, to people-to-people ties, multilateralism, to issues on security."Carney's optimism follows months of intense re-engagement by both countries aimed at recalibrating ties that had soured under the previous prime minister, Justin Trudeau.The efforts have ‌also been fuelled by a push to diversify export markets after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada last year and suggested the longtime US ally could become his country's 51st state."Our teams have worked hard, addressing ‍trade irritants and creating platforms for new ⁠opportunities," Carney told Premier Li ‌Qiang in a separate meeting. "I believe that together, we are bringing this relationship back toward where it should be."Periods of tension in the past decade have strained ties, most recently after Trudeau's government imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024, following similar US curbs.Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly, who was ​part of Carney's delegation to China, said ‌talks about auto tariffs were still ongoing, when asked by reporters if Canada might reduce the EV tariffs by 50%. Negotiations will continue Friday, Joly ⁠said, when Carney will meet with Xi. 

Gulf Times
International

Indian PM, Canadian Foreign Minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, who is currently visiting New Delhi. Radio Canada International reported that Anand's three-day visit to New Delhi comes at a time when the two countries are working to strengthen relations after two years of diplomatic tension. Anand said that the meeting with the Indian Prime Minister aimed to build on the momentum gained when Modi visited Canada last June, where he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Amir, King Abdullah and al-Sisi discuss attack with Macron, Starmer and Carney in video call

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, along with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a video call with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, and Prime Minister of Canada Dr Mark Carney.The call discussed regional and international developments, particularly the treacherous Israeli attack, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Amir welcomes Canada's announcement on recognising Palestinian State

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani discussed with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, bilateral relations and means to further develop them, particularly in the trade and investment fields.This came during a phone call His Highness the Amir received Tuesday from Carney. The call also dealt with key regional and international developments of mutual interest.During the call, His Highness the Amir welcomed Canada's announcement of its intention to recognise the State of Palestine, emphasising that this positive step is consistent with international legitimacy resolutions and supports the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people.In this regard, the two sides stressed the need to maintain security and stability in the region, which would contribute to supporting peace and development efforts.