Anita Anand of Indian origin was appointed as the Foreign Minister of Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a major reshuffle in his cabinet on Tuesday (May 13), in which Indian origin Anita Anand has been appointed as Foreign Minister. This step has been taken under the formation of the newly appointed Liberal government.
Indian -origin woman foreign minister
On Tuesday, Anita Anand was sworn in as the new Foreign Minister by placing her hand on the Gita. She is also the first Hindu woman to become the Foreign Minister of Canada. Canada is facing many challenges related to foreign affairs.
Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau earlier this year and won the election last month, has appointed Anita Anand as Foreign Minister in place of Melani Jolie. Melani has now been made the Minister of Industry. It is noteworthy that earlier Anita has taken responsibility as Defense Minister.
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Canadian people mandate
On this issue, Canada’s Prime Minister Carney said that the people of Canada have chosen this new government with the mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States and creating a strong economy for all Canadians. Raja Charles III will deliver a speech underlining the priorities of the Canadian government on reopening Parliament on 27 May.
Who is Anita Anand?
Anita Anand was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia. His parents were doctors. His father is from Tamil Nadu and his mother is from Punjab. Anita also has two sisters.