PRIME Minister Mark Carney and Indian Minister Narendra Modi met on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg and agreed to begin negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.

Both sides reaffirmed their longstanding civil nuclear cooperation and noted the ongoing discussions on expanding collaboration, including through long-term uranium supply arrangements, according to a statement by the Government of India.

The leaders emphasized the importance of regular high-level exchanges. Modi extended an invitation to Carney to visit India.

The leaders welcomed the adoption of Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership which would give a boost to trilateral cooperation in the fields of critical technologies, nuclear energy, diversification of supply chains and AI.

They appreciated the renewed momentum in ties since their June 2025 meeting in Kananaskis on the margins of the G7 Summit, and the launch of the New Roadmap for bilateral engagement by the Foreign Ministers in October 2025.

The two Prime Ministers discussed cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, defence, education, space, science and technology, and energy. Carney expressed support for the AI Summit to be hosted by India in February 2026.

Later, a statement from Carney’s office said that he accepted Modi’s invitation to visit India in early 2026.

It added: “Following the return of high commissioners in August 2025, the two prime ministers agreed to enhance diplomatic staffing levels to meet growing consular demands and to strengthen people-to-people linkages, including through reciprocal knowledge transfer.”

It said: “Prime Minister Carney also welcomed the progress being made in the law enforcement dialogue between the two countries.”

The prime ministers agreed on the importance of regular reciprocal high-level visits, including by ministers and members of the business community.