Sidhu Advances Trade, Represents Canada in Ecuador
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will represent the Government of Canada in Quito at the inauguration of President Daniel Noboa.
Canada and Ecuador share a strong and growing relationship, which will benefit from the bilateral free trade agreement that is on track for timely ratification. Minister Sidhu will relay Canada’s congratulations to President Noboa and his government for their election victory on April 13. On the margins of the inauguration, Minister Sidhu will engage with regional leaders to discuss Canada’s role as a stable and reliable business partner for Latin America.
While in Quito, Minister Sidhu will meet with representatives from Canadian mining companies, in particular to discuss critical minerals and infrastructure opportunities in Ecuador. He will speak with Ecuadorian business leaders about deepening trade and investment through the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement.
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