Jaishankar meets Canadian FM Anita Anand, hails Envoy appointments as 'welcome step' in 'rebuilding ties' EAM Jaishankar met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Monday in New York. New Delhi:External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held talks on Monday aimed at improving the relationship between India and Canada, which had soured over the past year. The meeting took place in New York and was described by Jaishankar as a step forward in the right direction. Discussed further steps in that regard today.”He also expressed anticipation about welcoming Foreign Minister Anita Anand to India, further cementing the growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries. “I look forward to welcoming FM Anand in India,” he said.