Canada, Lebanon launch partnership on security, resilience
Canada and Lebanon launched the Canada-Lebanon Partnership for Security and Resilience in Ottawa, Anita Anand said, after talks with Youssef Raggi that also covered southern Lebanon, civilian protection, and humanitarian access.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 07:43 PM 06 November 2026
Canada and Lebanon have launched a new partnership focused on security and stability, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced Friday.
Anand said she and her Lebanese counterpart Youssef Raggi, formally launched the Canada-Lebanon Partnership for Security and Resilience during a meeting in Ottawa.
"It builds on a longstanding friendship strengthened by generations of Lebanese Canadians," Anand said on US social media company X.
She said they also discussed developments in southern Lebanon and the need to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access.
"Canada remains committed to supporting Lebanese sovereignty, bolstering the Lebanese government and pursuing efforts to restore lasting security and stability," Anand added.
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