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Modi Meets Canadian PM Carney in Delhi to Boost Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in New Delhi for high-level delegation talks. The discussions aimed to review progress across key areas of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership, including trade, energy, and critical minerals. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had earlier met Carney, praising his commitment to a forward-looking bilateral relationship. The visit marks a significant step in normalizing and strengthening ties between the two nations.

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

  • Review of Strategic Partnership
  • Trade & Investment Talks
  • Focus on Critical Minerals & Energy
  • Normalising Bilateral Relations
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

PM Narendra Modi meets Canadian PM Mark Carney in New Delhi for delegation-level talks to advance the India-Canada Strategic Partnership.

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

New Delhi, March 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his Canadian counterpart Mark J Carney here in the national capital. The leaders met at the Hyderabad House and are set to shortly hold delegation-level talks.

Earlier on Monday, EAM S Jaishankar called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as part of the latter's official visit to the country and appreciated his commitment to building a forward-looking partnership between the two countries. The Canadia PM will later meet PM Modi at Hyderabad house.

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.

On Sunday evening, Jaishankar also met his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand.

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Carney is on an official visit to India from 27 February to 2 March. This marks Prime Minister Carney's first official visit to the country, which began when he arrived in Mumbai on 27 February.

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 NRI in Toronto, I'm watching this closely. The people-to-people ties are the strongest pillar. Hope they address the visa processing delays and find ways to strengthen the flow of skilled workers and students. A forward-looking partnership benefits everyone.
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Priya S
While diplomacy is important, I hope our PM also firmly discusses our core national security concerns. The relationship needs trust and mutual respect. The talks should be productive, but our sovereignty cannot be compromised. Jai Hind.
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Rohit P
Critical minerals and technology cooperation! This is the need of the hour. Canada has resources, India has manufacturing and tech prowess. A perfect partnership for the future. Let's hope the CEOs Forum translates discussions into real investments and jobs.
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Michael C
The normalization of relations is a positive step. However, as a well-wisher, I feel the reporting often lacks depth on what "exchanging views on regional and global developments" actually entails. More transparency on the strategic dialogue would be appreciated.
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Kavya N
Education and research partnerships please! So many Indian students choose Canada. Can we have more joint degrees, faculty exchanges, and research grants focused on sustainable tech? That's a real forward-looking partnership. All the best for the talks!

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