Ministerial visit to Middle East
International Trade Minister Van Loan with board members of the Jordanian-Canadian Business Association (JOCABA) at the Canadian Official Residence in Amman, Jordan on the occasion of working session to advance trade and investment between opportunities.
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October 18, 2010
Minister Van Loan visited Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar from October 11 to 16, 2010 to promote Canada’s competitive advantages as a key business and investment destination.
While in Saudi Arabia, the Minister participated in a signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in health care between Canada and Saudi Arabia. This MOU will create a positive environment for Canadian businesses to participate in major Saudi healthcare projects.
On october 14, the Minister addressed the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and met with his trade counterpart and key business leaders.
Minister Van Loan's Itinerary in the Middle East
1. Jordan | 2. Saudi Arabia | 3. Kuwait | 4. Qatar
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News Release
- Canada and Saudi Arabia Conclude Health Care Initiative - October 13, 2010
Media Advisories
- International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Hold Teleconference from Kuwait - October 12, 2010
- International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Promote Trade and Investment in Middle East - October 7, 2010
Media Kit
- Canada-Jordan Commercial Relations
- Canada-Saudi Arabia Commercial Relations
- Canada-Kuwait Commercial Relations
- Canada-Qatar Commercial Relations
- Biography of Minister of International Trade Peter Van Loan
Related Links
Jordan
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
- Market Overview - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- Trade Commissioner Service of Kuwait (responsible office for providing business information for Qatar)
