New Delhi, October 12
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's visit to India aims to revitalise India-Canada bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the visit aims to deepen partnerships across multiple domains, including economic cooperation, strategic dialogue, and people-to-people ties.
In a post on social media platform X, the MEA said, "A warm welcome to FM Anita Anand of Canada on her first official visit to New Delhi. This visit will help build on the positive momentum in India-Canada relations by revitalising our bilateral mechanisms, deepening economic cooperation, and further strengthening the enduring people-to-people ties that anchor our partnership."
https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1977400381840793700
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in Delhi on Sunday on an official visit. During her visit, she will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
Anand is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to October 17 to advance bilateral relations and cooperation with these countries as part of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Canadian government said in a release.
The discussions with various leaders will focus on advancing a framework for strategic cooperation encompassing trade diversification, energy transformation, and security issues.
In addition to Delhi, Anand will travel to Mumbai to engage with Canadian and Indian businesses fostering investment, job creation, and economic opportunities in both Canada and India, the release added.
In Singapore, Anand will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan to further strengthen Canada's cooperation with one of its most important partners in Southeast Asia.
This meeting comes as Canada and Singapore mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Anand will highlight the progress Canada and ASEAN member states have made toward a free trade agreement and underscore the importance of efforts to conclude negotiations as soon as possible in 2026, according to the Canadian government.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see diplomatic relations improving. Canada needs to understand India's security concerns better though. The Khalistan issue has been a major roadblock that needs proper addressing.
As someone working in the tech sector, I'm excited about potential economic cooperation. India and Canada complement each other well in technology and innovation. Hope this leads to more joint ventures and investment opportunities.
While I welcome the visit, I hope our government maintains a firm stance on national security matters. Canada's approach towards certain extremist elements has been concerning. The relationship should be based on mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs.
The timing is interesting with her visiting China right after India. Hope our diplomats are ensuring that Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy aligns with regional stability and doesn't compromise India's strategic interests.
Excellent move! The Indian diaspora in Canada is one of our biggest strengths. Better bilateral ties mean more opportunities for students, businesses, and cultural exchange. Looking forward to positive outcomes from these discussions. ðŸ™
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