Canada, India outline plan to revive and deepen ties

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday, where the two countries agreed on an ambitious roadmap to revive and deepen bilateral ties after nearly two years of diplomatic strain. The ministers said the plan targets expanded cooperation in trade, investment, critical minerals, energy, civil nuclear collaboration, artificial intelligence, agriculture and technology, and includes immediate steps to rebuild institutional links.

Officials described a package of early initiatives intended to translate the roadmap into action. They include resuming the Canada‑India CEO Forum early next year to spur business investment in clean technology, infrastructure, agrifood and digital innovation, reestablishing ministerial talks on energy collaboration, partnerships to expand access to artificial intelligence, and stepped-up cooperation on climate action. Both sides also agreed to strengthen the staffing and expertise at their high commissions and consulates, progressively deploying economic, political, defence and technology specialists to support the agenda.

Speaking at the meeting, Jaishankar said...