PM Modi meets Canadian Minister Anita Anand; highlights commitment to ‘forward-looking strategic partnership’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. Credit: X/@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) for a “productive discussion” on further strengthening India-Canada ties in trade, technology and energy.Mr. Modi said India is committed to building a constructive and forward-looking strategic partnership with Canada that delivers tangible benefits to the people of both countries."Pleased to meet Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. We had a productive discussion on further strengthening India-Canada ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges," he said in a post on X.Pleased to meet Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. We had a productive discussion on further strengthening India-Canada ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges. India is committed to building a constructive and forward-looking strategic partnership with Canada that delivers tangible benefits to the people of both countries. @AnitaAnandMP— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 14, 2026In a statement, the Prime Minister's office said during the meeting, Mr. Modi and Ms. Anand discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation.Mr. Modi emphasised the importance of sustaining the momentum in bilateral engagement and translating it into tangible outcomes, including through early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, the statement said.Mr. Modi conveyed his warm greetings to his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney and said he looked forward to continuing their engagements.The meeting came a day after Mr. Modi had a telephonic talk with Mr. Carney.After Tuesday's (October 13, 2026) telephonic talk with Mr. Carney, Mr. Modi said together, India and Canada are contributing towards a "more stable and prosperous world". Published - October 14, 2026 08:05 pm IST