Ottawa. The ice in relations between India and Canada seems to be melting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed this on Thursday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has also informed about the dates of PM Modi's visit. During this visit, important issues like trade, energy, technology, security and economic cooperation are expected to be discussed between the two countries.
PM Modi will visit Toronto and Ottawa
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa said in a post on social media on Thursday that PM Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12. “In recent talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the two leaders agreed to build on the positive momentum in bilateral relations and work towards achieving concrete outcomes in a variety of areas, including trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people contacts,” the post said.
From trade to security, many issues will be discussed
According to a statement issued by Carney's office, the two leaders reiterated their commitment to complete negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as soon as possible. It aims to support efforts to double bilateral trade between the two countries by 2030.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also described the conversation with Mark Carney on Tuesday as cordial and meaningful. The two leaders agreed to carry forward the “positive momentum” in bilateral relations. In a post on social media platform 'X', Modi said India and Canada together are contributing to building a “more stable and prosperous world”. “Had a cordial and productive conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney,” he said.
Target to double trade by 2030
Emphasis is also being laid on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to give a new direction to economic cooperation between India and Canada. According to the statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, both the leaders have reiterated their commitment to complete the negotiations on this agreement as soon as possible. Its objective is to accelerate efforts to double bilateral trade between the two countries by 2030. This agreement can help the businessmen of both the countries in getting new opportunities and strengthening business relations.
Hope to get a new beginning in India-Canada relations
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Canada is being seen as a sign of positive change in the relations between the two countries. “We agreed to build on the positive momentum in India-Canada relations and work towards achieving concrete outcomes in key areas of our strategic partnership including trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people contacts.”