Canada and India strengthen strategic partnership in New Delhi

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi to advance bilateral relations. The discussions focused on a joint roadmap prioritizing trade, investment, energy, technology, and security and defense cooperation.

Minister Anand highlighted the potential for a more prosperous future through expanded economic partnerships, noting the importance of the relationship amid global geopolitical uncertainty. The ministers also reviewed progress on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and the ongoing Team Canada Trade Mission.

In addition to bilateral ties, the leaders discussed regional and global issues, including the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine. Both nations expressed a commitment to sustained engagement to support a free and open Indo-Pacific region.