PM Modi, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Discuss Ties, Push For Early Conclusion Of Negotiations On CEPA
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy and education, and emphasising the need for sustained engagement and an early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
During the meeting, the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi underscored the importance of maintaining momentum in bilateral engagement and translating it into tangible outcomes across areas of shared interest.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his warm greetings to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and expressed his desire to continue their engagements, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
In a post on X, PM Modi said he had a “productive discussion” with Anand on strengthening India-Canada ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges. He reiterated India’s commitment to building a constructive and forward-looking strategic partnership that delivers tangible benefits to the people of both countries.
“Pleased to meet Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. We had a productive discussion on further strengthening India-Canada ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.
India is committed to building a constructive and forward-looking strategic partnership with Canada that delivers tangible benefits to the people of both countries @AnitaAnandMP,” the PM said in a post on X.
https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2110355251840831509?s=20
Earlier in the day, speaking at a Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 discussion titled “Is This the Middle Power Moment?”, Anand highlighted the challenges of enforcing international law and stressed the need to strengthen support for international judicial institutions.
