Anita Anand & Brazil

Anita Anand: Anita Anand, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, condemned Israel's mistreatment of Canadian citizens on the flotilla, citing violations of the Vienna Convention and demanding an independent investigation.

Brazil: Brazil's government stated that the detention of its citizen Thiago Ávila was unlawful, and Ávila himself called for Brazil to cut ties with Israel.

Anita Anand: As Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand engaged directly with her Israeli counterpart, demanding accountability for the mistreatment of Canadian citizens and raising violations of international conventions.

Brazil: Brazil condemned Israel for 'kidnapping' its citizens in a previous flotilla interception, indicating its disapproval of Israel's handling of activists.

Anita Anand: Anita Anand, Canada's Foreign Minister, has acknowledged the hurt in relations due to the Hardeep Singh Puri killing but is keen on building a stronger partnership with India.