Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister welcomed Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada in Muscat on May 13, 2026 for the first official visit of a Canadian foreign minister to the Sultanate of Oman in more than ten years.

The visit highlighted the positive trajectory of bilateral relations over the last 50 years and reaffirmed a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.

The Ministers committed to elevating the partnership between the two countries and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations to establish formally a regular bilateral dialogue.

In particular, they agreed to advance bilateral engagement in trade, energy, critical minerals, higher education, tourism and people-to-people ties. They noted that bilateral trade reached CAD $222 million (OMR 62m USD 160m)  in 2025 and highlighted the strong potential for further economic growth.

The Ministers also exchanged views on the conflict in the region, emphasising the importance of protecting civilian lives, supporting deescalation efforts, as well as the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Minister Anand acknowledged Oman’s longstanding contributions to regional diplomacy.

The Ministers also reaffirmed their shared commitment to international law, including respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Minister Anand expressed her sincere appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended by the Government of Oman, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to building a substantive and future-oriented partnership with Oman.