NATO remains vital despite Trump criticism, says Canada’s foreign minister Anita Anand

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the NATO alliance remains strong and essential to global security despite ongoing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Speaking to AFP during a visit to Brussels on Monday, Anand described NATO as a “resilient” defensive alliance that continues to play a critical role in maintaining collective security, particularly in the face of growing threats from Russia.

“NATO as a defensive alliance committed to collective security could never be more important than it is today,” Anand said during the interview.

The Canadian minister met with foreign ministers from the European Union’s 27 member states as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships amid shifting global dynamics.

Canada has been expanding cooperation with the European Union and other allied nations under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategy to build stronger ties among “middle powers” and reinforce Western security alliances.