Indian-Origin Anita Anand Sworn In As Canada’s Foreign Minister in The New Cabinet

Image Source : @AnitaAnandMP on ‘X’

Dated 14th May 2025 / TDF World Desk

By Dr. B R Abdul Wajid

Editor in Chief

Ottawa : Indian-origin Member of Parliament and senior Canadian politician Anita Anand has been appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. She was sworn in during a major Cabinet reshuffle led by newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Anita Anand, who is 58 years old, has earlier served in important roles, including as Canada’s Defence Minister. She took the oath of office by placing her hand on the Bhagavad Gita, following her tradition from previous Cabinet appointments. This act once again showed her deep respect for her Indian roots.

Anita Anand is a senior leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, and her appointment has been welcomed by many across the world.

After taking charge, Anita Anand posted a message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), saying:

 “I am honoured to be named Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney and our team to build a safer, fairer world and deliver for Canadians.”

VIDEO | Anita Anand after taking charge, posted a video on social media. | Video Source : @AnitaAnandMP on ‘X’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, also took to X to introduce his new Cabinet. In his post, he said:

“Today, we’re forming Canada’s new Ministry. This is a new, focused team built for this moment — built to deliver the change Canadians want and deserve.

Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate: to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, bring down the cost of living, and build a stronger economy. This new cabinet is focused, ready, and built for this moment.

Canada, meet your new Cabinet. This is a team that is empowered and expected to lead. Together, we will create a new economic and security relationship with the United States and build a stronger economy — the strongest economy in the G7.

Canada has a new government. No matter how you voted, we are in your service. Together, we will build a stronger, more united Canada.”

Canada’s new Cabinet | Image Source : Prime Minister of Canada | @CanadianPM on ‘X’ 

India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, also congratulated Anita Anand through a message on X. He wrote:

“Congratulate @AnitaAnandMP on your appointment as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.”