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At G7 meet, Mark Carney invites PM Narendra Modi to visit Canada; both vow to strengthen relations | India News

At G7 meet, Mark Carney invites PM Narendra Modi to visit Canada; both vow to strengthen relations | India News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 17, 2026 02:26 AM IST A year after they began the reset of ties at the G7 Summit in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence, information security and energy. Carney also invited Modi to visit Canada by the end of the year, as the two sides are working on signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a joint statement, “The two Prime Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in India-Canada relations and noted with satisfaction the progress achieved since Prime Minister Carney’s successful visit to India in March 2026.” Reaffirming their commitment to building a forward-looking strategic partnership, it said that the leaders underscored the complementarities between the Indian and Canadian economies and highlighted the importance of “resilient and reliable supply chains in strengthening global energy and food security”. On energy supply, the MEA said that the leaders reviewed progress …

PM Modi, Canada’s Carney Chart ‘Next-Level’ Ties; Set Billion Trade Target By 2030 | India News

PM Modi, Canada’s Carney Chart ‘Next-Level’ Ties; Set $50 Billion Trade Target By 2030 | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 13:44 IST The Prime Minister said that both sides have decided to expedite negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). PM Modi addressing the joint press meet with Canadian PM Mark Carney. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the growth of ties with Canada under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership and said that the two countries have set an ambitious target of taking bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. While addressing the joint press briefing after bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart, PM Modi said that Ottawa and New Delhi have decided to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in the near future to bolster trade ties. “Today, we discussed transforming this vision into a next-level partnership. Our goal is to reach $50 billion in trade by 2030. Unlocking the full potential of economic cooperation is our priority. Therefore, we have decided to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) soon”, PM Modi said. #WATCH | Delhi: PM Narendra Modi says, “I credit my friend Prime …

UAE President To Visit India For Talks On Strategic Ties Amid West Asia Tensions | India News

UAE President To Visit India For Talks On Strategic Ties Amid West Asia Tensions | India News

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Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 22:12 IST This will be UAE president’s third official visit to India since taking office and his fifth visit to the country in the past decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (PTI file photo) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India on Monday for talks aimed at strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday. The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia, marked by strained Iran-US relations, ongoing instability in Gaza, and unresolved conflict in Yemen involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Officials said regional developments are likely to be discussed during the talks. People familiar with the visit said key areas on the agenda will include trade and investment, defence industry cooperation, and energy initiatives. The situation in West Asia is also expected to feature prominently in discussions with the Indian leadership. Sheikh Mohamed’s visit is being held at the invitation of Prime Minister …

Canadian High Commissioner Cooter Hails New Chapter Of Transformative Partnership With India | India News

Canadian High Commissioner Cooter Hails New Chapter Of Transformative Partnership With India | India News

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Last Updated:November 26, 2025, 19:51 IST According to Christopher Cooter, the CEPA is a vital signal in the direction of the India-Canada relationship Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter. (PTI File) Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter on Wednesday hailed the new chapter of partnership with India, saying both the countries were heading towards building renewed trust, deepening cooperation in critical areas, and taking concrete steps to enhance shared prosperity. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, he underscored how Canada and India have the tools, resources and the talent to build a partnership that is not only resilient, but transformative. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Modi recently held a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, building on their earlier engagement at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. They welcomed the New Roadmap for India-Canada relations launched in October. The Prime Ministers also agreed to launch negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). According to Cooter, the CEPA is a vital signal in the direction of the relationship, which …

Carney to visit India in 2026 as nations target big trade deal

Carney to visit India in 2026 as nations target big trade deal

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India next year even as the two countries have embarked on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to double trade (between the two countries) to $50 billion (CAD 70 billion) by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. (PMO) Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal described the deal as a “high ambition” one, adding that the “strengths of Canada, and strengths of India, together can become a force multiplier for businesses, for investors…” Goyal’s comments, on Monday, in a talk in Delhi to the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber, came even as the Canadian PMO said in a statement that such a comprehensive trade deal could serve as a “powerful economic anchor” between the two countries. The decision to launch negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was announced following a bilateral meeting between PM Modi and his Canadian counterpart Carney on the margins of …