External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand today reviewed progress in India-Canada ties across trade and investment, education, energy, defence and people-to-people exchanges. Both Ministers exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments of mutual interest during their meeting in New Delhi. They reviewed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation across key areas of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership. They had detailed exchange of views on enhancing security and defence cooperation, as well as expanding energy cooperation.
The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the Ministers underscored the importance of sustaining the momentum in high-level engagement between the two countries and translating it into tangible outcomes. They also appreciated the progress towards an early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to pursuing a constructive and forward-looking partnership that delivers tangible benefits for the people of India and Canada.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Foreign Minister said she is encouraged by how far India and Canada have come, from advancing trade negotiations to expanding cooperation on energy, innovation and security. In a social media post, Ms Anand said the significance of this relationship lies in what the two countries can achieve together. She also stated that at a time when the international order is undergoing profound change, closer engagement between Canada and India offers an opportunity to shape future prosperity and contribute to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
