Richard Arbeiter

“The purpose of this travel was to support the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ participation in the NATO Summit, where Allies advanced collective defence priorities and coordinated on emerging security challenges. Attendance ensured Canada’s direct engagement in high-level discussions shaping NATO’s strategic direction.”

“Supporting Bi-lateral Relations”

“The purpose of this travel was for the Political Director and Assistant Deputy Minister to travel to Oslo, Norway to participate in the Coalition of the Willing meeting, a recurring gathering of senior officials from partner countries aimed at coordinating ongoing diplomatic, security, and stabilization efforts in support of Ukraine. The meeting provided an opportunity to advance Canada’s foreign policy priorities, reinforce Canada’s commitment to Ukraine’s long-term security, and engage with international counterparts on shared strategic objectives.”

“The purpose of this travel was to provide on-the-ground operational support to the Minister of Foreign Affairs during her official meetings with Baltic States counterparts in Riga, Latvia, and Tallinn, Estonia, to ensure coordination and implementation of ministerial priorities.”

“Given his role as Canada's Political Director, Mr. Arbeiter travelled to Riga, Latvia to take part in the Baltics 3+1 Political Director's meeting and leveraged the visit to meet with other representatives to advance bilateral relations and discuss key files.”

“The purpose of this travel was to firstly travel to Washington, DC to meet with other senior diplomatic representatives and take part in the Arctic A7 countries Political Directors meeting hosted by Under Secretary Hooker to discuss economic and security interests in the Arctic and to strengthen Canada's posture, and secondly, to travel to New York City and participate in the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conference as the Canadian Head of Delegation in the absence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs”

“The purpose of this travel was to provide on-the-ground operational support to the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the G7 Foreign Minister's Meeting hosted by France, which was intended to gather G7 countries to hold consultations regarding ongoing geopolitical issues.”

“The purpose of this travel was to take part in the first Political Director's retreat and set the scene for France's takeover of the G7 presidency for the year. Various issues were raised, and virtual attendance was not an option.”

“The purpose of this travel was to take part in the Munich Security Conference as support staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Global decision makers attend to discuss defense and geopolitical issues, which are directly linked to our branch and mandate. As Political Director, it is a standard practice that he attend such an event as a Canadian delegate.”

“Supporting Political Relations”

“The purpose of this travel was to participate in the Political Director's Coalition of the Willing meeting, which consists of a reoccurring meeting between members of over 30 countries that meet in person to discuss/reaffirm their support for Ukraine's long term security and a future peace agreement.”

“Bilateral meetings to strengthen collaboration and advance files of mutual interest. While in Taiwan, IFM participated in the Maritime dialogue - which provided an opportunity to discuss the current regional maritime environment, and the state of bilateral maritime relations.”

“This travel supported the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ participation in the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting chaired by Secretary General Mark Rutte. The meeting brought together Allied Foreign Ministers to review ongoing political developments and advance preparations for the upcoming NATO Summits.”

“This travel supported the Minister of Foreign Affairs in hosting the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara Falls. The meeting brought together G7 counterparts to advance discussions on security and economic resilience, building on earlier engagements held in Canada under its G7 presidency.”

“The purpose of this travel was to participate in the Political Director's Coalition of the Willing meeting, which consists of a reoccurring meeting between members of over 30 countries that meet in person to discuss/reaffirm their support for Ukraine's long term security and a future peace agreement.”

“Supporting Political Relations”

“The purpose of this travel was to support the Minister of Foreign Affairs during UNGA High Level Week, which is intended to bring together world leaders, ministers, senior officials to engage and participate in events regarding pressing global challenges that affect Canada and Canadians.”

“Supporting Bi-lateral Relations”

“Travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with counterpart - US Political Director, Alison Hooker and other senior representatives of the US State Department.”

“NATO Summit - The Hague - June 2025”

“G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta - June 2025”

“Travel to Paris, France to meet with his counterpart, G7 French Political Director and travel to The Hague for meeting of Political Directors/MoD of the Coalition.”

“Travel to Copenhagen, Denmark for political consultations with counterpart on May 7 and travel to Tallinn, Estonia for the Canada and the Baltic States meeting of political directors May 8-9.”

“Travel to Prague, Czech Republic to attend the Coalition of the Willing meeting - April 2025.”

“NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting April 2025”

“Consultations with various UN Officials on UN Reform issues.”

“Attendance of the ERC (Equal Rights Coalition) Conference 2024.”

“80th anniversary signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation hosted by Quebec Premier François Legault.”