NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Canada’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, to discuss ways to strengthen India–Canada bilateral relations and expand cooperation across key sectors, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people exchanges and multilateral engagement.
The meeting underscored the shared interest in sustaining momentum in bilateral engagement and translating ongoing discussions into concrete outcomes. Both sides exchanged views on advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthening engagement on regional and global developments.
A key focus of the discussions was the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with Prime Minister Modi emphasising the importance of an early conclusion of negotiations. The agreement is expected to provide fresh impetus to bilateral trade and economic cooperation, while creating opportunities for businesses and industries in both countries.
The two sides also discussed the potential to deepen collaboration in science and technology, energy, education, defence and security, alongside strengthening people-to-people connections that form an important foundation of India–Canada relations.
PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger India–Canada Ties
Sharing his thoughts following the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was pleased to meet Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and described the discussions as productive.
In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of further strengthening India–Canada ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Modi also conveyed his warm greetings to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and expressed his anticipation of continuing engagement with him to advance bilateral relations.
Advancing Cooperation for Mutual Prosperity
The meeting reflects the continued efforts by India and Canada to broaden bilateral engagement and identify practical avenues for cooperation. With opportunities spanning trade and investment, technological innovation, clean energy, education and strategic collaboration, both countries have significant potential to build a forward-looking partnership.
The emphasis on an early conclusion of CEPA negotiations signals the importance attached to strengthening economic ties and creating a more conducive environment for bilateral commerce and investment.
As India and Canada continue their dialogue, sustained high-level engagement and a focus on tangible outcomes are expected to remain central to efforts to advance their relationship and promote shared interests in an evolving global environment.
