Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime

Canada has signed an settlement with Qatar that Ottawa says seems to deal with evolving safety threats and strengthen public security.

Public Security Minister Gary Anandasangaree says sturdy worldwide partnerships are important to retaining Canadians secure.

He says the memorandum of understanding will see each international locations work collectively on addressing transnational crime and evolving safety threats.

Ottawa says the deal went into impact upon signing and could be renewed after 5 years.

It comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Qatar in January, calling the journey a “new chapter” in bilateral relations.

Carney mentioned the 2 international locations will work to spice up commerce and strengthen “people-to-people” cultural ties, resembling by increasing direct flights from Canada to Qatar.

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