FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa, ON – On June 15, 2023, the Hon. Michael Chong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Canada.
MP Chong highlighted several items with the Ambassador including:
- Canada-Bahrain relations with an emphasis on the Royal Canadian Navy’s contribution to Combined Task Force 150, which ensures naval maritime security and counter terrorism in the region.
- New opportunities to strengthen relationships between both countries, particularly the potential for a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement, and greater trade between Canada and Bahrain.
- Canada’s overall presence in the Arabian Peninsula.
H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Al Khalifa and MP Chong discussed overall Canada-Bahrain relations and agreed to continue the dialogue.
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