Addressing the India-Canada CEO Forum, Modi said the relationship was entering a transformative phase marked by renewed trust and clarity, despite global economic uncertainty.
Apart from the uranium deal, the two nations inked seven pacts, including one on India-Canada-Australia cooperation for technology and innovation.
The leaders reviewed trade targets, business engagement and strategic cooperation, signalling a cautious effort to rebuild dialogue after a diplomatic downturn in 2023.
Mark Carney is on an official visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is his first official visit to India after assuming office
Opposition parties have used the India–Canada differences to question the Modi government’s diplomatic and geopolitical management. Therefore, any improvement in ties will only benefit the BJP-led NDA.
The visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first by Carney to India as Prime Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
India's High Commissioner to Canada slammed Canada for its inaction against terrorist elements operating on its soil for over four decades.
Taking it to social media post on X, “We undertook initial scoping and broad discussions on the overall approach, contours, macro objectives and modalities as part of preparations for the launch of CEPA negotiations.”
India has communicated to the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi its anguish over the space being given to the 'Khalistani' separatists by the Justin Trudeau government.
India also recommended that Canada prevent misuse of freedom of expression by strengthening it's domestic framework.
