Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart, Prime Minister Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The two leaders discussed ways to build a stronger partnership between their countries, focusing on trade, energy, and innovation.
Bilateral Engagement Reviewed
Both leaders reviewed the excellent progress made in bilateral engagement and explored avenues to deepen cooperation. The meeting marks a significant step in mending ties that had soured following allegations by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2023 regarding a potential Indian link to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
Focus on Trade and Energy
The discussions emphasized trade and energy as key pillars of the renewed partnership. India and Canada have historically shared strong economic ties, and both sides expressed a commitment to enhancing collaboration in these sectors.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared details of the meeting on social media, highlighting the positive trajectory of bilateral relations.
