Modi meets Carney, says India-Canada ties extremely important

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, this week. During the interaction, both leaders expressed a strong intent to reset and deepen bilateral ties. PM Modi said, "India-Canada relations are extremely important."

He added, “This is the first time I have got the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister after his election, so I congratulate him for his grand victory in this election and in the coming period, India and Canada will progress together in many areas with him.”

Describing the meeting as “excellent,” PM Modi added, “India and Canada are connected by a strong belief in democracy, freedom and rule of law. PM Carney and I look forward to working closely to add momentum to the India-Canada friendship. Areas like trade, energy, space, clean energy, critical minerals, fertilisers, and more offer immense potential in this regard.”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, welcoming PM Modi to the G7, said, “It's a great honor to host you at the G7... It's a testament to the importance of your country, to your leadership and to the importance of the issues that we look to tackle together.”

The two leaders also discussed the broader global challenges facing the international community and emphasised the need to work together on key areas, including technology, security, and democratic values.

PM Narendra Modi also said, "I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to visit Canada once again after 2015 and reconnect with the people of Canada. India, as the world's largest democracy, has taken several impactful initiatives during its G20 presidency that have benefited the global community."