Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today as Canada and India aim to enhance their diplomatic and trade relations following two years of tension. Anand shared a photo on social media showing her seated across from Modi during her three-day official visit to India.

The discussions focused on building upon the momentum established earlier this summer when Modi visited Canada for the G7 summit and met with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Anand emphasized the importance of this meeting in strengthening ties between the two nations.

Following their conversation, Anand and her Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, issued a joint statement outlining a roadmap for a more robust trade partnership. The initial initiatives include the resumption of the Canada-India CEO forum, scheduled for early next year. This forum will gather business leaders to discuss investments in key sectors such as clean technology, infrastructure, agri-food, and digital innovation.

Additional initiatives mentioned in the statement involve partnerships aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence, re-establishing ministerial discussions on energy collaboration, and enhancing bilateral cooperation on climate action. These steps are part of a broader effort to foster economic ties and address mutual interests between Canada and India.