PM Modi, Mark Carney Discuss Trade, Energy, and Security Over Phone

During the phone conversation, Prime Minister Modi and his Canadian counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at the earliest opportunity. They also expressed support for efforts to double two-way trade by 2030.

Following the conversation, Prime Minister, Modi shared. his thoughts on the discussion on his social media platform. Officials stated that he and Prime Minister Carney agreed to build on the positive momentum in India-Canada ties and work towards concrete outcomes across key areas of their Strategic Partnership.

The Canadian Prime Minister's office noted that the prime ministers welcomed the increased engagement between Canada and India over the past year. Covering areas such as finance, defence, security, people-to-people ties, and artificial intelligence.

The Canadian government is capitalizing on a landmark trade mission to India. Led by International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, as well as a high-level visit to New Delhi by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.

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The trip aims to strengthen ties in trade. Energy, and cultural exchange, with the Canadian government seeking to deepen its partnerships with the Indian market.

Leaders from the Indo-Pacific region converged to address the complex interplay between geopolitics and regional stability. With a focus on energy and agricultural cooperation.

Prime Minister Carney acknowledged Prime Minister Modi's efforts to navigate the Ukraine conflict, praising his diplomatic approach to fostering peaceful resolution.

According to the Canadian Prime Minister's office. The leaders agreed to remain in close contact ahead of Prime Minister Modi'It was visit to Canada in December.

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Carney had previously met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, in June this year.

The Canadian ministers, Maninder Sidhu and Anita Anand, are currently in India to prepare for Prime Minister Modi's visit in December and conclude the trade pact.

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Delhi is considering inviting Prime Minister Carney as a possible chief guest for the Republic Day Parade in 2027.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand in a bilateral meeting.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will meet with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.

Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit Canada just before his likely visit to the US to attend the 21st G20 Leaders’ Summit on December 14–15 at the Trump National Doral Miami resort in Florida.