FOREIGN Affairs Minister Anita Anand and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday “exchanged views on the ongoing law-enforcement dialogue between Canadian and Indian authorities,” according to Global Affairs Canada.
Anand welcomed Jaishankar to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara Region, where they met for their third time this year—”a reflection of momentum in the bilateral relationship.”
The ministers also discussed the progress being made on the Canada-India joint road map, which sets out a plan to enhance cooperation in key areas, including energy, trade and people-to-people ties.
Anand reiterated Canada’s appreciation of India’s participation in G7 discussions this year, recognizing that as the world’s fourth largest economy and with a relationship built on more than 75 years of diplomatic relations, India is an important partner for Canada.
The two ministers agreed to remain in touch as the two countries continue to implement the Canada-India road map.
Anand expressed her deepest condolences to Jaishankar for those who were killed in the explosion in New Delhi, India, on Monday and reiterated that Canada stands with the people of India during this tragic time.
MEANWHILE, Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, announced that he will travel to New Delhi, India, from November 12 to 13 to find opportunities to advance trade and investment linkages between Canada and India. He will continue to Visakhapatnam on November 14 to attend the Confederation of Indian Industry Partnership Summit.
During his visit, Sidhu will promote Canada’s commitment to supporting and growing the well-established commercial ties shared by Canada and India, including artificial intelligence, clean technology and digital industries, and explore new opportunities for partnerships that benefit workers and businesses in both countries.
Sidhu said: “This visit to India will reinforce Canada’s commitment to diversifying our trade relationships and attracting new investment. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India offers significant opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers. Our commercial ties continue to expand—bilateral trade surpassed $30 billion in 2024—and there is even greater potential ahead. By deepening cooperation in areas such as energy, clean technology, artificial intelligence, and agriculture, we can unlock new commercial opportunities, drive innovation, and build more resilient and secure supply chains that deliver shared prosperity for both our countries.”
