Fresh from establishing a new diplomatic beachhead in Iraq, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird turns his attention Tuesday to knocking down a contentious visa imposed on Canadians when he visits the United Arab Emirates.
Relations between Canada and the U.A.E. soured in 2010 over Canada's refusal to grant Emirati airlines extra landing rights in Canada, a dispute that prompted the closure of a key Canadian Forces staging base outside Dubai.
The following year, the U.A.E. imposed a costly visa on Canadians visiting the country.
Diplomatic irritations were partially soothed last year with news that Canada will sell the U.A.E. nuclear technology. At the same time, the U.A.E. announced it would cut the fees for visas, though the requirement remains in place — for now.
The visa issue is expected to be part of Baird's discussions with Emirati officials, although aides to Baird refused to confirm Monday whether progress would be announced.
On Monday, Baird paid an unannounced visit to Iraq, where he opened a new Canadian diplomatic mission.
Canada wants to expand its engagement with a country that's become a pivotal force in a troubled region, and doing so requires a Canadian presence in Baghdad, Baird said in a statement.
Baird was in Jordan on the weekend before making his brief trip to Iraq. These stops are part of a broader tour of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Cyprus and Israel.
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