Canada's FM Anand stresses India as 'valuable partner' amid talks on CEPA
· World · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in New Delhi on October 15, 2026, to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, emphasizing India's importance as a 'valuable partner' amid geopolitical uncertainty. Anand's visit followed the fifth round of talks on a proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), with both sides aiming to conclude negotiations before Modi's December visit to Canada. Modi stated on social media that he and Anand discussed strengthening ties in trade, technology, security, energy, education, and people-to-people exchanges. Jaishankar and Anand reviewed cooperation in trade, investment, education, energy, defence, and security, while discussing key regional developments including the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.
Why it matters
The deepening of India-Canada trade and security cooperation signals tangible progress on the proposed CEPA, which could expand market access for Indian goods and services while reinforcing defence and energy ties between the two democracies.
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