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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced that G7 meetings addressed a range of critical issues, from the security crisis in Haiti to the global food crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Addressing Haiti's security challenges during the G7 sessions, Minister Anand emphasized the need for a joint and coordinated response to strengthen the country's institutions, establish conditions for fair and credible elections, and accelerate economic recovery.

Anand also highlighted the negative impact of Russia's war against Ukraine on global food security, stressing that keeping maritime routes open and ensuring the safe delivery of grain to global markets are vital. During the meetings, which also addressed developments in Sudan, the Horn of Africa and the Indo-Pacific region, Anand stated that the necessity of effective global governance and resilient humanitarian supply chains to address international crises had once again been reaffirmed.

Anand expressed her pleasure at meeting Luke J. Lindberg, who was appointed as the new Executive Director of the World Food Programme, during the meetings and stated that Canada would remain firmly committed to continuing cooperation in this area.