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India, Canada Strengthen Ties with High-Level Talks on Trade and AI

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a fruitful conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation. This follows a period of re-engagement after the meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney at the G7 summit. Earlier, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met British Columbia Premier David Eby to strengthen economic partnership across sectors like critical minerals and clean energy. The bilateral push was further highlighted by the 'India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026', a precursor to a major AI summit in New Delhi.

Key Points: India-Canada Bilateral Talks Deepen Economic, AI Cooperation

  • Jaishankar-Anand talks on bilateral ties
  • Post-G7 summit diplomatic re-engagement
  • Goyal-Eby meeting on economic partnership
  • India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026 held
  • Roadmap for future collaboration affirmed
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EAM Jaishankar, Canada's Anita Anand discuss deepening bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian FM Anita Anand to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation, following high-level economic and AI dialogues.

"A fruitful conversation... Discussed the deepening of our bilateral cooperation and continued high-level exchanges. - S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi, Jan 26

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that he had a fruitful conversation with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand.

Both leaders discussed further strengthening the bilateral ties in various sectors.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar posted, "A fruitful conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand this morning. Discussed the deepening of our bilateral cooperation and continued high-level exchanges."

India and Canada are deepening engagement, following a meeting between Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in June last year.

Later, the countries reinstated their high commissioners and also announced a shared roadmap for future collaboration, which was announced during Foreign Minister Anand's visit to India from October 12-14, 2025.

Earlier on January 17, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, reaffirming the importance of sustained engagement to unlock new opportunities and deepen ties between India and Canada.

In a post on X, Goyal said he had a productive meeting with Eby.

"Discussions focused on strengthening the India-Canada economic partnership, advancing trade and investment cooperation, and exploring collaboration across sectors such as critical minerals, manufacturing, clean energy, technology, education, defence and innovation," the minister explained.

"We reaffirmed the importance of sustained engagement to unlock new opportunities and deepen the ties between both nations," he added.

Later, on January 21, underscoring India's significant role in inclusive, responsible, and impact-driven artificial intelligence (AI), the Consulate General of India in Canada's Toronto hosted the 'India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026', emphasising the significance of bilateral cooperation for shared economic and societal benefits.

The high-level dialogue was organised in partnership with the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, the India Tech Council, and Zoho Inc.

According to the Indian Consulate General in Toronto, this dialogue is one of the few pre-summit events organised globally as a precursor to one of the biggest AI Summits in the Global South -- the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' in New Delhi from February 19-20, designed to gather diverse perspectives and build momentum.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see relations getting back on track. So many Indian students choose Canada. Stable diplomatic relations are crucial for their safety and future prospects. The focus on clean energy and tech collaboration is the right way to go.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the effort to mend ties, Canada needs to show more consistent respect for our sovereignty and internal matters. The foundation for any "deepening cooperation" must be mutual trust and non-interference. Let's hope the actions match the words this time.
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Sarah B
The AI Dialogue is a brilliant initiative! India has so much to offer in the tech space. Collaborating with universities like Waterloo can create amazing innovation. This is where the real future of the relationship lies – in knowledge and economy.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind! Our foreign policy is strong under EAM Jaishankar. Engaging with nations from a position of strength and clarity is key. The roadmap on critical minerals and defence is strategic for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. 🇮🇳
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Kriti O
As someone with family in both countries, this news is a relief. The people-to-people ties are incredibly strong. Hopefully, the governments can now build a stable framework so that these personal and economic connections can thrive without political hiccups.

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