At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022. The visit included stops in Dubai, Sharjah, Doha and Kuwait City.
March 22, 2022
Their Excellencies arrived in Kuwait for the final leg of their visit to the Middle East.
The Governor General visited Sadu House, a museum and cultural centre devoted to preserving Kuwaiti textile heritage and to encouraging innovation within the art form for future generations.
She took part in a round-table discussion with eight women, including Canada’s Ambassador to Kuwait. During this discussion entitled “Preservation, Education, Innovation,” participants shared their journey, touched on challenges they have faced, and talked about their hopes for the future of Kuwait.
March 23, 2022
Their Excellencies visited Camp Canada to meet with CAF members engaged in Operation IMPACT, Canada’s whole-of-government approach to the Middle East.
Governor General met with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait.
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The Governor General was pleased to meet with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait.
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The Governor General was pleased to meet with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait.
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While in Kuwait City, the Governor General visited Sadu House.
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Sadu House is an artistic house and museum in Kuwait City.
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The Governor General met with several women at Sadu House.
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On this last day of the international visit, Governor General Mary Simon met with members of the Canadian Armed Forces to thank them for the vital work they do to help uphold stability in the Middle East.
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On this last day of the international visit, Governor General Mary Simon met with members of the Canadian Armed Forces to thank them for the vital work they do to help uphold stability in the Middle East.
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“Your stories, bravery, strength and proficiency will continue to inspire me as I perform my duties as commander-in-chief.”
- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
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The Governor General visited Camp Canada at Ali Al Salem Air Base to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members stationed in the region.
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Her Excellency was also given a tour of the base.
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This visit to Camp Canada in Kuwait was Governor General Simon’s first visit to a Canadian Armed Forces military base.
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- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0054-094
During her visits, the Governor General took the opportunity to thank the Qatari and Kuwaiti governments for their role last year in evacuating Canadians and Afghans who helped Canada during the war in Afghanistan.
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- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0054-105
The Governor General met with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait.
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The Governor General looked at a display with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait.
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- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0057-003
The Governor General sat down with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait.
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- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0057-011