The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, has scheduled a significant visit to Qatar aimed at enhancing trade and investment opportunities. This important diplomatic trip is set for January 18, 2026, and is part of a broader agenda featuring stops in China and Switzerland.
Details of Prime Minister Carney’s Upcoming Visit to Qatar
- Date of Visit: January 18, 2026
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Key Meeting: Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
During his time in Doha, Prime Minister Carney aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Canada and Qatar. His discussions will focus on several critical areas:
Focus Areas for Trade and Investment
- Enhancing trade relations
- Increasing access for Canadian exports to the Qatari market
- Attracting new investments to Canada
- Establishing partnerships in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, energy, and security
This visit marks a historic milestone, being not only Carney’s first official trip to Qatar but also the first by an active Canadian Prime Minister to the nation.
Context and Economic Goals
The current Canadian government is focused on shifting the economy towards resilience. One of its primary objectives includes doubling exports to nations beyond the United States. In 2024, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Qatar reached 325 million dollars, illustrating the growing economic ties.
Following the Qatar visit, Prime Minister Carney will continue his journey to the People’s Republic of China from January 13 to 17, 2026, and later attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 21, 2026.
This trip represents an ongoing commitment by Canada to foster international partnerships and enhance economic growth through collaboration and engagement on the global stage.
