New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met visiting Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi to discuss strengthening cooperation between India and Canada across trade, energy, technology, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges. The meeting, according to a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) release, highlighted the growing significance of bilateral relations and laid the groundwork for future engagements.
Focus on trade and technology
During the meeting, PM Modi conveyed his warm wishes to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and expressed eagerness for continued collaboration. The Prime Minister emphasised that enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and agriculture would benefit both nations and reinforce the India-Canada partnership.
Recalling his June 2025 visit to Canada for the G7 Summit, PM Modi noted that his meeting with PM Carney had been extremely productive, providing a strong foundation for expanded collaboration across multiple sectors.
Strategic people-to-people exchanges
Welcoming Anand, PM Modi highlighted that her visit would bring new momentum to the bilateral partnership. Both leaders discussed ways to advance people-to-people ties, which remain a cornerstone of India-Canada relations.
On social media platform X, PM Modi posted:
“Welcomed Canada’s Foreign Minister, Ms. Anita Anand. Discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges for mutual growth and prosperity.”
Discussions led by EAM S. Jaishankar
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Anand to discuss restoring and reinvigorating mechanisms essential for advancing India-Canada cooperation. Both leaders agreed on a comprehensive roadmap for collaboration, guided by the mutual interests of both nations.
Jaishankar, on X, stated:
“Had constructive discussions to restore and reinvigorate the mechanisms necessary to advance our partnership. Also exchanged views on global developments and our responses to shared challenges. We agreed on an ambitious cooperation roadmap.”
Part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Anita Anand is on a diplomatic visit to India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to 17 to further Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. The visit aims to advance bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in sectors critical for regional development and stability. Anand arrived in India on Sunday and is expected to meet senior officials and stakeholders to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties.
Conclusion
The meetings between PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, and Canadian Foreign Minister Anand reflect a renewed commitment to deepening India-Canada relations. With discussions spanning trade, technology, agriculture, energy, and people-to-people exchanges, the visit is expected to inject new momentum into bilateral collaboration and support shared regional and global priorities.