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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar welcomed Canada's new Foreign Minister Anita Anand during her first official visit to India. He highlighted ongoing efforts to restore and strengthen bilateral mechanisms between the two countries. The discussions focused on advancing partnerships across economic cooperation and strategic dialogue. Both leaders emphasized the importance of building sustainable long-term cooperation frameworks.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Canada FM Anand to Restore India Partnership

  • Jaishankar emphasized PM Modi's positive approach during meeting with Canadian PM Carney
  • Discussions covered economic cooperation and strategic dialogue between both nations
  • Anand's visit includes Mumbai engagements with business communities
  • Both ministers highlighted complementary economies and shared democratic values
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'Working to restore, reinvigorate mechanisms to advance partnership': EAM Jaishankar during meet with Canadian counterpart

EAM Jaishankar welcomes Canada's new Foreign Minister Anita Anand, working to reinvigorate bilateral mechanisms and advance cooperation with positive mindset.

"We are working to restore and reinvigorate the mechanisms necessary to advance our partnership - EAM Jaishankar"

New Delhi, October 13

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed Canada's new Foreign Minister Anita Anand on her first official visit after taking charge and said that India looks forward to advancing ties with Canada with a positive mindset, as was indicated by PM Modi during his meet with Canadian PM Carney earlier this year.

He made the remarks here in the national capital on Monday during the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

Jaishankar said, "India-Canada bilateral relations have been steadily progressing in the last few months. We are working to restore and reinvigorate the mechanisms necessary to advance our partnership. As Prime Minister Modi noted during his meeting with Prime Minister Carney in Kananaskis, India's approach is to move forward with a positive mindset."

He highlighted how a meeting had taken place earlier in the day between Anand and PM Modi, where Prime Minister outlined the vision of cooperation and how to realise it.

Jaishankar highlighted the wide-ranging discussions held between India and Canada through talks between the National Security Advisors, Foreign and trade ministries.

He said, "This morning you have met the Prime Minister, you have heard from him personally about our vision of cooperation and how best to realise it...So, when we look at Canada, we see a complementary economy, we see another open society, we see diversity and pluralism, and we believe that that is the basis for a close, sustainable and long-term cooperative framework."

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's visit to India aims to revitalise India-Canada bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs noted in an earlier statement.

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.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in Delhi on Sunday on an official visit.

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, a release added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Hope this leads to better cooperation on trade and technology. Canada has strong education and tech sectors that can complement India's growing economy. Let's focus on mutual benefits rather than past differences.
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David E
As an expat living in Delhi, I appreciate this diplomatic effort. Both countries have so much to gain from stronger ties - from trade to cultural exchange. The "positive mindset" approach is refreshing.
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Ananya R
While I welcome the positive tone, I hope Canada demonstrates genuine commitment to addressing India's security concerns. Diplomatic words need to be backed by concrete actions on the ground.
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Sarah B
The Mumbai business engagement is particularly promising! Economic cooperation can create jobs in both countries. Looking forward to seeing more Indian startups collaborating with Canadian investors.
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Vikram M
Good to see the relationship getting back on track. The Indian community in Canada is one of our biggest strengths - they maintain our cultural ties while contributing significantly to Canadian society. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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