Toronto, 23 August 2022 (TDI): The Member of Parliament (MP) of the United Kingdom (UK), Rehman Chishti, landed in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday for a visit.
The aim of the visit is to foster ties between both countries.
Just landed in Toronto for the first leg of my visit to 🇨🇦. Looking forward to using my meetings to foster even closer ties with our great Canadian friends and partners. @UKinCanada pic.twitter.com/9GGB9GqX4w
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) August 21, 2022
The MP also announced that he would be visiting other cities in Canada too. Moreover, he expressed pleasure in meeting with Canadian friends and strengthening ties with them.
Meeting with Parliament members of Canada
MP Rehman started his trip to Canada with a meeting with members of Parliament of Canada, Rob Oliphant and Yvan Baker. During their meeting, the three MPs discussed how both countries work against the Russian invasion.
A pleasure to meet @Yvan_Baker MP alongside Minister @Rob_Oliphant.
We discussed the ways the 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 are working side by side in response to Putin’s unprovoked, illegal + barbaric attack on Ukraine. We stand united. 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/ELByG7b6al
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) August 22, 2022
The invasion of Ukraine was the main discussion during their meeting. On behalf of their countries, they affirmed their full support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. Additionally, they discussed increasing aid and support for Ukraine.
Thank you @Rob_Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, for an excellent meeting today, covering foreign policy, security, & trade.
🇬🇧🇨🇦 continue to work side by side on:
✅ Supporting Ukraine
✅ Science and Tech
✅ Security and Defence pic.twitter.com/KU4Hz2RS3g— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) August 22, 2022
Moreover, they also discussed cooperation in Tech services and defense. MP Rehman hoped that UK and Canada would continue strengthening their relations in different domains.
Important discussions with British Minister @Rehman_Chishti. Redevelopment of Ukraine, pensions and working on international security together are some of the topics which have a priority for both countries. pic.twitter.com/vvKlfC3zPH
— Rob Oliphant (@Rob_Oliphant) August 22, 2022
Meeting with the Pakistani community in Canada
On Monday, Parliament Member Rehman met with key members of the Pakistani community living in Canada. The MP and Parliamentary Secretary of Canada, Rob Oliphant, joined the MP during this meeting.
Correspondingly, Parliamentary Secretary Rob expressed that meeting the community at a luncheon was a great pleasure. Correspondingly, MP Rehman also expressed his gratitude to Secretary Rob for accompanying him during the visit.
Thank you @Rob_Oliphant it was a real pleasure to meet with you & members of the local Canadian Pakistani community. 🇬🇧🇨🇦 🇵🇰 https://t.co/B7BsyzMjHj
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) August 22, 2022
Member of Parliament of Canada for Scarborough Centre, Salma Zahid, also joined the MPs at the luncheon. She expressed pleasure in meeting them. Moreover, MP Salma expressed pride in seeing Pakistani leaders like Rehman Chishti make a difference.
Fascinating conversation at lunch today with UK MP and Parliamentary Under-Secretary, @Rehman_Chishti with colleagues @Rob_Oliphant, @shafqatalimp and @PaulChiangMU. Good to see leaders of Pakistani origin making a difference around the world. pic.twitter.com/lXkmJA9wXi
— Salma Zahid (@SalmaZahid15) August 23, 2022
Visit to Sunny Brook war memorial
MP Rehman also visited the Sunny Brook war memorial in Don Valley West on Tuesday. He expressed that it felt great to pay respect to all those who gave their lives for freedom and liberty.
It was a real honour to visit Sunnybrook war memorial in Don Valley West along with my parliamentary & government counterpart @Rob_Oliphant MP and pay respects to all those who gave their lives for our freedom & liberty today. 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/YsfkzvLbz0
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) August 23, 2022
Parliamentary Secretary Rob, who accompanied MP Rehman on the visit, expressed that it felt great to showcase parts of the Don Valley West to the UK MP. Moreover, he said that there are many areas in the Valley to be visited, but with less time, they could only visit some places.
I was proud to showcase parts of #DVW to UK Minister @Rehman_Chishti at #TBG, @GlendonCampus and the Cenotaph at @Sunnybrook. There is always more of #DVW to tour than time permits. pic.twitter.com/JuSO97gog6
— Rob Oliphant (@Rob_Oliphant) August 22, 2022
Meeting with minister of Economic Development
The Member of Parliament of the UK also met the Minister of Economic Development of Canada, Victor Fedeli. During their meeting, the two sides discussed strengthening economic ties between both nations.
Excellent meeting with @VictorFedeli this afternoon, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
With our shared values & history, trading & economic links, & the friendship between our people,🇬🇧 partnership with Ontario is vibrant and important 🇬🇧🇨🇦 @GregQuinnFCDO pic.twitter.com/1No997rOlk
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) August 22, 2022
Furthermore, the UK’s MP discussed how UK and Canada enjoy good history in trade and economic links. The acting British Consul General in Toronto, Greg Quinn, was also in attendance.
Minister Victor said that meeting the two of them was a great pleasure. He expressed his pride in both countries’ good relations and affirmed strengthening these relations with more investment and trade opportunities.
