Doha: HE Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Security Committee, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, and her accompanying delegation to discuss security cooperation.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting focused on topics of mutual interest and explored ways to enhance cooperation in security fields. A significant outcome of the meeting was the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) between the Security Committee of the State of Qatar and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices and to involve Qatari security personnel in international events.

The LOI is part of ongoing preparations for the involvement of Qatari forces in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be held in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both nations to bolster security measures for the upcoming global event.

The agreement was signed by HE Minister of Interior on behalf of Qatar and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada on behalf of the Canadian side.