PM Modi speaks to Canada's Carney on building positive momentum in trade ties
The leaders said they will conclude CEPA talks soon and aim to double two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, describing their interaction as a "warm and productive conversation" and agreeing to strengthen the India-Canada Strategic Partnership across trade, energy, and security.
- This conversation followed a meeting between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, who discussed advancing the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations.
- Sidhu is leading Canada's largest trade delegation to India in more than 30 years, with nearly 300 business delegates expected to explore partnerships in aerospace, clean energy, technology, life sciences, agri-food, and forestry.
- Goyal noted the CEPA aims to provide "fresh momentum to bilateral trade," while Sidhu added negotiations seek to open "more opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses" through greater market access.
- Together, India and Canada are working toward concrete outcomes that contribute to a more stable and prosperous world, building on positive momentum within their long-standing Strategic Partnership.
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Carney Speaks With Indian PM Modi, Praises ‘Increased Engagement’ Between Countries
Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov. 23, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
Ahead of likely Canada visit, PM Modi speaks to Carney, discusess trade, tech, defence and economic pact
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at the earliest opportunity, supporting efforts to double two-way trade by 2030.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, technology, and security during a phone conversation. Both countries emphasized the need to quickly conclude negotiations on an Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030.
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‘Agreed to build on positive momentum’: PM Modi speaks with Canada’s Carney ahead of FM Anita Anand’s India visit
PM Narendra Modi spoke with Canadian PM Mark Carney, agreeing to build on positive momentum in bilateral ties and pursue cooperation in trade, energy, technology and security. The call came ahead of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s India visit, as both sides advance CEPA negotiations.
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