Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday underscored the “progress” his government has achieved in rebuilding and strengthening ties with India, describing it as part of a broader strategy to diversify Canada’s trade partnerships and reduce dependence on the United States.

Speaking to reporters after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, Carney said Canada’s approach was already yielding results. “We are building new partnerships with countries around the world — and there is no better place to do that than in the fastest-growing region, which represents 60 percent of the global economy,” he said, referring to the Asia-Pacific.

Carney highlighted recent trade developments, including a free trade agreement with Indonesia, ongoing talks with the Philipp

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