Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, in Atlanta, Georgia.

The ministers reaffirmed the close Canada-France relationship and discussed how their countries can work together to advance shared priorities through the G7, La Francophonie, the G20, NATO and other multilateral institutions. They also discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Building on the momentum generated by the Canada-EU Summit in Montréal, the ministers discussed France’s role in advancing the Canada-EU partnership, including efforts to deliver concrete results on energy security and regional cooperation.

Minister Anand and Minister Barrot exchanged views on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. They reaffirmed their support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, consistent with the UN Charter. They emphasized the importance of sustaining military and other assistance to Ukraine and maintaining coordinated pressure on Russia.

The ministers reaffirmed their close collaboration and look forward to continuing discussions at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on November 9 and 10, in Marseille, France.