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Canada and Qatar Forge Strategic Partnership for Investment

1/18/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategic partnership with Qatar to enhance trade, investment, and defense cooperation.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pledged significant investments in Canada's major projects during the visit.
The leaders plan to finalize the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement and expand air services.
Carney stressed building relationships with strategic partners amid declining multilateral trade.
He will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategic partnership with Qatar to enhance trade, investment, and defense cooperation.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pledged significant investments in Canada's major projects during the visit.
The leaders plan to finalize the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement and expand air services.
Carney stressed building relationships with strategic partners amid declining multilateral trade.
He will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos.