Diplomatic Circles

Increased air travel key to closer relations between Qatar, Canada: envoy

No progress has been made since a January announcement of a rejigged air transport agreement between Qatar and Canada, says Saoud Abdulla Zaid Al-Mahmoud.

Qatar's third ambassador to Canada, Saoud Abdulla Zaid Al-Mahmoud, arrived in September.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feature

BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

October 10, 2018

When Qatar’s new ambassador flew to Canada for his new Ottawa posting, the few direct flights between the countries were already fully booked, underscoring an area Saoud Abdulla Zaid Al-Mahmoud wants to work on. ...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Thursdays: Foreign Policy Newsletter

Your personal sherpa on the key issues and people influencing Canadian foreign policy and diplomacy.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy