Jaishankar meets Carney as India and Canada eye a reset

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began his visit to New Delhi by holding talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. The meeting between the two took place on Monday morning. Jaishankar shared the visuals from the meeting in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Delighted to call on the Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada in New Delhi this morning. Appreciate his commitment towards charting a forward - looking partnership," the EAM wrote in the post.

Ahead of his visit, the Canadian prime minister said that his country is negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with India with the intention to double two-way trade by 2030. It is expected to be signed by the end of this year, Carney said while addressing the Canada-India Forum in Mumbai on Saturday.

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After his meeting with Jaishankar, the Canadian premier is slated to hold wide-ranging discussions under what officials describe as a “substantive agenda,” aimed at deepening cooperation and restoring momentum to a relationship that deteriorated sharply after the 2023 diplomatic row over Khalistani separatist activities.

According to PTI, the meeting could lead to a forward meeting on t on civil-nuclear cooperation, with India keen to finalise a proposed agreement to procure uranium from Canada. After arriving in New Delhi, Carney said on X: "There's a rapidly growing demand across India for more energy, technology, and services -- exactly what Canada has to offer. We're here to make sure our workers and businesses can seize these opportunities."

During his Delhi visit, Carney is also scheduled to participate in the India-Canada CEOs’ Forum, as both sides seek to expand commercial ties amid shifting global trade dynamics.