Readout - Prime Minister Carney speaks with Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The leaders discussed the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. The Prime Minister thanked the Amir for his leadership and reaffirmed Canada's commitment to a two-state solution – an independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security. Prime Minister Carney noted Canada's intention to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month – an intention that is predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to much-needed reforms.