The Charge d’affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Canada Mr. Homoud Saleh Al-Saadi meets the Director of Peace Keeping Policy in the Department of National Defence Canada Colonel David Grebstad, to deliver the signed copy of Canada-Qatar “Defence Cooperation Arrangement”, which was signed via virtual ceremonies by His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar and His Excellency the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence of Canada on August 11, 2021.

The agreement, signed via virtual ceremonies, aims at strengthening the joint defense relationship between the two countries and provides a comprehensive framework for coordinating various defense cooperation activities, peace processes, humanitarian operations and training of human cadres.

The agreement reflects the commitment of the State of Qatar and Canada to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East by combating terrorism and violent extremism, and maintaining regional prosperity.