Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleCanada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, held talks with her Mexican counterpart while attending a G20 gathering in the United States. The information in this article comes from a readout published by Global Affairs Canada, part of the Government of Canada, dated October 31, 2026.
Talks held at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
According to the readout, Minister Anand met with Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place in Atlanta, Georgia, while both were at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
Global Affairs Canada says the two ministers discussed three broad areas:
- bilateral cooperation between Canada and Mexico
- regional security
- shared priorities
The readout does not describe specific agreements or new commitments beyond those summarized below.
Action Plan and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Minister Anand welcomed the progress made during the first year of the Canada-Mexico Action Plan, the readout states. It does not detail what that progress involved.
She also said she looks forward to welcoming Mexico to Canada for the annual meeting under the Canada-Mexico Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. That meeting is planned for the end of November, according to the government summary.
In addition, Minister Anand highlighted opportunities to deepen energy and commercial cooperation between the two countries. The readout gives no further detail on which projects or sectors might be involved.
Haiti and shared priorities
On security, the readout says Minister Anand and Secretary Velasco agreed that the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti presents a significant opportunity to improve security conditions on the ground. The government summary does not elaborate on the force’s role or on any contribution by either country.
The two leaders also reaffirmed what the readout calls the strong partnership between Canada and Mexico. They committed to continued collaboration on shared bilateral, regional and global priorities.
More information
Global Affairs Canada has also published a related notice saying Minister Anand would attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Its page links to further material on Canada’s involvement in the G20 and on Canada-Mexico relations.
Media inquiries about the readout can be directed to the Global Affairs Canada Media Relations Office.
This article is based solely on the government’s account of the meeting. The readout was issued by Canada’s foreign ministry, and no independent or Mexican government description of the discussions was included in the source material.
Source: Government of Canada (all depts)
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