Modi, Carney Pledge Stronger India-Canada Ties for Global Prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and deliver concrete results in key areas, including trade, energy, technology and security. During their phone conversation on Tuesday, October 13, the two leaders discussed ways to build on the positive momentum in ties between the two countries. Modi described the conversation as “warm and productive” and highlighted their shared commitment to a stronger strategic partnership. He also said India and Canada could contribute to a more stable and prosperous world.

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India and Canada Focus on Trade, Energy and Security

Modi and Carney emphasised the need to turn recent diplomatic progress into tangible outcomes across several areas of mutual interest. Both leaders highlighted opportunities to expand cooperation in technology, energy, defence, security and people-to-people exchanges. They also welcomed growing engagement in areas such as finance, artificial intelligence and defence cooperation. Their discussion came amid global economic uncertainty linked to changing US trade and tariff policies. Both countries aim to strengthen their partnership while addressing emerging geopolitical and economic challenges.

Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited New Delhi to advance negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both governments reiterated their commitment to concluding the trade deal at the earliest opportunity. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation and support their shared target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030. India and Canada recently completed the fifth round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa. The two countries hope to finalise the agreement by the end of 2026.

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Leaders Discuss Regional Stability and Future Cooperation

Modi and Carney also discussed geopolitical instability in the Indo-Pacific region and stressed the importance of reliable partners in energy and agriculture. Carney acknowledged Modi’s efforts to support a peaceful resolution to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The leaders also reviewed progress in bilateral security discussions, including cooperation between national security and law enforcement agencies. Both sides agreed to maintain close communication as they work to strengthen their strategic relationship. They also plan to continue engagement on shared regional and international priorities.

The leaders agreed to remain in close contact ahead of Modi’s planned visit to Canada in December 2026. The visit would mark the first bilateral trip by an Indian prime minister to Canada in a decade and is expected to coincide with the conclusion of CEPA negotiations. Meanwhile, Anand is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss trade, energy, defence, security and people-to-people ties. Her visit reflects sustained diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Bilateral trade reached $30.4 billion in 2025, including $11 billion in goods, highlighting the economic importance of their partnership.

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