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India-Canada Ties Gain Momentum with Fifth Ministerial Meeting in Munich

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held their fifth meeting since September 2025 on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The ministers discussed deepening cooperation in key areas like energy, technology, and trade, affirming the partnership's benefits for both economies. They noted substantive progress on a joint roadmap for relations announced in late 2025. The engagement sets the stage for an expected visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to India in early March, where several agreements are anticipated.

Key Points: Jaishankar, Anand Meet, Highlight Progress in India-Canada Ties

  • Fifth meeting since Sept 2025
  • Focus on energy, tech & trade
  • Progress on joint roadmap
  • Canadian PM visit expected in March
  • Agreements on uranium & AI likely
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EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM meet in Munich; reflect 'growing momentum in bilateral ties'

EAM Jaishankar and Canadian FM Anita Anand meet in Munich, discussing trade, energy & tech cooperation, as PM Carney's India visit looms.

"India-Canada ties continue their steady progress. - S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi/Ottawa, Feb 16 Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, marking their fifth meeting since September 2025 and underscoring the steady progress in bilateral ties.

In an official press release, the Government of Canada said, "Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference, in Germany."

"This marks the fifth meeting between the ministers since September 2025, reflecting the growing momentum in the Canada-India relationship, building on more than 75 years of diplomatic relations and strong people-to-people ties. The ministers discussed deepening cooperation in several areas, including energy, technology, and trade," the statement added.

Highlighting India's expanding global role, the release noted, "As one of the world's most dynamic and growing economies, Minister Anand noted India's importance as a partner for Canada." The ministers "affirmed the shared technological benefits and significant partnership opportunities for both countries' businesses, industries, and workers."

Both sides also "underscored the substantive progress made on the joint road map for Canada-India relations announced in October 2025" and reiterated their commitment to "strengthening ties through the implementation of road map priorities as well as expanding and diversifying Canada-India trade in support of economic resilience and stability."

Canada's Foreign Policy account on X posted, "Minister Anand was pleased to see her Indian counterpart, Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, at the #MSC2026 to discuss the Canada-India relationship and the work ahead to advance their shared interests."

Jaishankar echoed the positive tone, posting on X, "Was great to sit down and catch up with FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada. India-Canada ties continue their steady progress."

The high-level engagement comes amid expectations that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit India in the first week of March.

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has indicated that Carney is likely to sign agreements covering uranium, energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence during the visit.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian student in Vancouver, this makes me happy. Strong ties mean a better environment for us here. Hope they also discuss easier visa processes and recognition of qualifications. The people-to-people connection is our biggest strength.
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Aman W
Good, but actions speak louder than words. We've heard "progress" before. Let's see what concrete agreements come from the PM's visit, especially on AI and tech cooperation. India should drive a hard bargain on technology transfer.
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Sarah B
The uranium deal is significant for Canada's energy sector. As a Canadian working in trade, India's growing economy presents massive opportunities. This pragmatic approach, focusing on mutual economic benefit, is the right way forward for both countries.
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Karthik V
EAM Jaishankar is doing a fantastic job managing our foreign relations. Building ties based on shared economic interests is smart diplomacy. Canada needs Indian talent and market, India needs technology and resources. Win-win.
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Nisha Z
While the economic focus is good, I hope the relationship is rebuilt on a foundation of mutual respect and sovereignty. Past issues shouldn't be swept under the rug just for trade deals. That said, progress is welcome.

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