In Mumbai, Carney will meet business leaders to promote investment and boost two-way capital flows.
India-Canada Ties in Focus as Canadian PM Mark Carney Set for Talks with PM Modi During India Visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a visit to India on February 26 as part of a wider Indo-Pacific tour. During his stay in New Delhi, discussions are expected to focus on reviving and broadening bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, energy and defence.
Carney is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Talks are likely to examine ways to strengthen the India-Canada partnership at a time of shifting global supply chains and increasing strategic activity in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to official statements from Ottawa, the visit is aimed at creating fresh opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across sectors such as trade, energy, technology and defence. For India, the engagement comes as it looks to diversify sources of critical minerals, expand collaboration in emerging areas like artificial intelligence, and reinforce economic ties with key Indo-Pacific partners.
Both sides are expected to review progress on a possible trade agreement, cooperation in clean energy and collaboration in advanced technologies, including AI. Talent mobility and people-to-people connections, especially in education and innovation, may also be discussed.
In Mumbai, Carney will meet business leaders to promote investment and boost two-way capital flows. Canada is positioning itself as a dependable supplier of energy and critical minerals, areas important for India’s manufacturing growth and green transition plans.
The visit holds significance as both countries work to stabilise relations and rebuild confidence through stronger economic cooperation.
Source: The Tribune
