Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Carney’s first visit to India aims to strengthen bilateral ties
- IBEF
- February 27, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Carney, is scheduled to visit India from February 27, marking his first official visit to the country. The visit is expected to offer an opportunity to further cooperate in the key areas of trade, investment, clean energy, technology, and people-to-people ties. India and Canada share long-standing democratic values and economic complementarities, with both countries seeking to enhance engagement in areas of mutual interest. The visit takes place at a time when both countries are looking to further their engagement in new areas and build a more stable and forward-looking partnership. The areas that are likely to be covered during the visit include further enhancing economic ties and improving market access.
The engagement is also expected to stress the importance of cooperation in clean energy, sustainable development, and critical minerals, considering the increasing significance of these areas in the context of global economic transitions. The opportunities for improving cooperation in education, mobility of highly skilled workers, and digital technologies are also expected to be considered, in view of the significant presence of the Indian diaspora in Canada and its contribution to building bilateral relations. The visit is expected to help in rebuilding the momentum of India-Canada relations and promoting constructive engagement on important economic and strategic priorities. In view of the efforts of both countries to diversify trade partnerships and enhance global engagement, the visit is expected to lay the foundation for future cooperation and partnership in various areas.
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