India and Canada’s prime ministers have agreed a number of accords, including a long-term deal to supply uranium to India
After talks in Delhi, Mark Carney said he and Narendra Modi had agreed to conclude an economic partnership agreement by the end of this year
The two leaders are attempting to reset ties that have been strained since 2023 when then PM Justin Trudeau said there were “credible allegations” linking India to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil
Under Carney, Canada has sought to rebuild engagement with India amid tariff pressure from its largest trading partner, the United States
On Monday, Modi and Carney also agreed to co-operate in areas like critical minerals, clean energy, space and higher education
“With a Canada-India innovation partnership, we will turn ideas into global solutions,” said Narendra Modi during his joint press statement with Mark Carney.
Modi termed the uranium supply deal with Canada as “landmark”, and also spoke about renewable energy and cooperation in the space sector.
