Jaishankar holds talks with Canadian FM; resets strained diplomatic ties

Jaishankar said India–Canada relations have been “steadily progressing” over the past two months, with both nations “working to restore and reinvigorate” key bilateral mechanisms.

Jaishankar noted that both High Commissioners in Ottawa and New Delhi have assumed charge, marking a return to normal diplomatic engagement.

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Both the sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and critical minerals. Both sides prepared an “ambitious roadmap” to advance ties across sectors including investment, agriculture, science & technology, civil nuclear collaboration, AI, and energy.

Jaishankar emphasised the need to “de-risk the international economy” by building strong, diversified partnerships.

Jaishankar remarked “When we look at Canada, we see a complementary economy, an open society, diversity and pluralism — the basis for a sustainable and long-term cooperative framework.”

He added,“Our responsibility as Foreign Ministers is to shepherd the process of rebuilding our cooperation to deliver on the expectations of our Prime Ministers and our people.”

Anita Anand thanked India for the warm welcome, saying she was “grateful to further the Canada–India relationship” through the meeting.

She said both governments agree on the importance of elevating ties, noting the India–Canada Joint Statement reflects mutual plans for re-engagement, especially in the Indo-Pacific.

Anand appreciated India’s cooperation on security and law enforcement, calling recent official-level talks “very productive.”

She added that the two sides will continue security and climate dialogues, alongside collaboration in AI, critical minerals, and energy.

Both ministers referenced the recent meeting between PM Narendra Modi and PM Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, which they said “informed and guided” the ongoing discussions.