Anand, McGuinty seek deeper ties in Persian Gulf amid investment push and Iran war

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to the Persian Gulf today where Canada is looking to strengthen ties on defence and security, while courting global investment.

The trip comes as the U.S. war on Iran continues to impact the Middle East and international energy markets.

A news release says Anand will meet with her counterpart in Oman to discuss potential defence and economic co-operation, then she will travel to Qatar to advance trade, investment and security ties.

Oman and Qatar have been key players in attempts to broker peace in the region, including between the U.S. and Iran, and between Israel and Hamas.