Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM in Munich as India-Canada Ties Gain Momentum
Jaishankar meets Canadian FM in Munich, notes rising momentum in bilateral ties.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a high-level meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, marking their fifth interaction since September 2025. The meeting highlighted the steady progress and growing momentum in bilateral ties between the two nations.
According to an official release by the Government of Canada, the ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in strategic sectors including energy, technology, and trade. The statement also emphasized India’s expanding global role as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a key partner for Canada.
Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the joint road map for Canada–India relations announced in October 2025. They stressed the importance of implementing the road map’s priorities and diversifying bilateral trade to enhance economic resilience and long-term stability.
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Canada’s Foreign Policy social media account on X noted that Minister Anand welcomed the opportunity to advance shared interests with India, while Jaishankar expressed satisfaction over the progress in bilateral relations, highlighting steady growth in cooperation and mutual understanding.
The engagement also comes ahead of a potential visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to India in early March. Officials expect the visit to pave the way for agreements in sectors like uranium, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and energy, reinforcing strategic and economic collaboration.
Experts see this series of high-level exchanges as a signal of strengthened diplomatic and economic ties, with both nations keen to leverage shared technological and industrial opportunities while expanding people-to-people and business linkages across multiple sectors.
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