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Modi, Carney discuss stronger India-Canada ties

14 sourcesUpdated 13 Oct 2026, 1:47 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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Modi and Carney held a telephone conversation on Tuesday and agreed to build on positive momentum in India-Canada ties.

They discussed advancing trade, energy, technology, security, and people-to-people ties.

The leaders aimed to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by December.

National security advisers Ajit Doval and David Morrison reviewed progress in law enforcement cooperation, and the conversation came ahead of Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to India.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Modi and Carney spoke by phone and focused on improving India-Canada relations through trade, energy, security, and wider engagement.

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What remains open is how quickly the talks will translate into concrete results, including whether CEPA negotiations are concluded by December and what follows from the planned diplomatic visits and delegation activity.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

'Agreed to build on positive momentum in ties': PM Modi speaks with Canada PM Mark Carney

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reported that he held a warm and productive telephone conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss building positive momentum in bilateral relations. The leaders focused on advancing strategic areas including trade, energy, technology, security, and people-to-people ties, with an aim to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by December. Additionally, the source notes that security cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts were reviewed by national security advisers from both nations.

Livemint Neutral framing Reported

‘Agreed to build on positive momentum’: PM Modi speaks with Canada’s Carney ahead of FM Anita Anand’s India…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and achieving concrete outcomes in trade and energy. The discussion preceded Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's scheduled visit to India and followed talks between Commerce Minister Piyush Goya and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu regarding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Sidhu is currently leading a large delegation of corporate delegates to explore joint ventures across various sectors.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

Modi, Carney discuss positive momentum in India-Canada trade ties; Ottawa confirms Indian PM's December vi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation agreeing to reinforce bilateral momentum across trade, energy, and security. Following the call, Carney's office confirmed that PM Modi is scheduled to visit Canada in December as both nations pursue a finalized Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The report also highlights meetings between Indian commerce officials and a large Canadian trade delegation led by Minister Maninder Sidhu ahead of Foreign Minister Anita Anand's visit.