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Modi, Carney Boost India-Canada Ties in Delhi Talks, Review Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The leaders reviewed progress across the India-Canada Strategic Partnership, including trade, investment, energy, and critical minerals. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Carney earlier, praising his commitment to a forward-looking partnership. The visit, Carney's first official trip to India, marks a key step in normalizing and strengthening bilateral relations.

Key Points: PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney in Delhi

  • Review of strategic partnership
  • Focus on trade & critical minerals
  • High-level delegation talks
  • CEOs Forum engagement
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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Canadian PM Carney, reviews progress of India-Canada strategic ties

PM Narendra Modi meets Canadian PM Mark Carney in New Delhi to review strategic partnership, discuss trade, energy, and global issues.

"Appreciate his commitment towards charting a forward-looking partnership - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, March 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in the national capital, focusing on strengthening cooperation and partnership between the two countries.

During the discussion, both leaders reviewed the progress achieved across diverse areas of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership.

The Canadian Prime Minister arrived in India on February 27 for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This marks Carney's first official visit to the country, which began when he arrived in Mumbai. He will depart from India today following his engagements in the national capital.

Earlier today, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the Canadian Prime Minister and appreciated his commitment to building a forward-looking partnership between the two countries.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was "delighted" to call on Prime Minister Carney during his visit to the national capital.

"Delighted to call on Prime Minister Mark J Carney of Canada in New Delhi this morning. Appreciate his commitment towards charting a forward-looking partnership," the EAM's post read.

The Canadian Prime Minister landed in the national capital on Sunday evening following the conclusion of a productive visit to Mumbai, marking the next phase of his official tour of India. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, received the visiting leader at the airport.

The high-level discussions, scheduled for today at Hyderabad House, will see the two Prime Ministers hold delegation-level talks to review the progress achieved to date across diverse areas of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership.

Building on their earlier meetings in Kananaskis in June 2025 and Johannesburg in November 2025, on the sidelines of the G7 and the G20 summits, respectively, the leaders will "take stock of ongoing cooperation in key pillars, including trade and investment; energy; critical minerals; agriculture; education, research, and innovation; and people-to-people ties."

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, they will also exchange views on regional and global developments.

In addition to their formal talks, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Carney will attend the India-Canada CEOs Forum.

This visit comes at an important juncture in the normalisation of India-Canada bilateral relations, with the anticipated discussions on Monday focusing on key strategic and economic issues of mutual interest between the two nations.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an Indian student planning to study in Canada, I'm really happy to see the emphasis on education and people-to-people ties. Easier visa processes and more research collaborations would be a win-win for both countries.
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Vikram M
Good meeting, but actions speak louder than words. Canada needs to be a more reliable partner on security issues. Our sovereignty and territorial integrity should be non-negotiable in any partnership. Let's hope the talks on "regional developments" were firm and clear.
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Priya S
The CEOs Forum is the key part for me. We have a huge diaspora in Canada and so much potential for business. More investment in Indian startups and easier trade rules can create lakhs of jobs here. Fingers crossed!
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Rohit P
Critical minerals and agriculture cooperation sound promising. Canada has resources, India has demand and processing capability. This is strategic thinking. Hope our farmers also benefit from any agricultural tech sharing.
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Michael C
A respectful critique: While the optics are good, I hope the discussions went beyond just reviewing progress. We need concrete, time-bound deliverables, especially on easing tensions that have affected the large Indian community in Canada. The partnership needs trust, not just statements.
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Ananya R

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