Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his delegation landed in Mumbai on February 27 for a four-day-long official visit to India. His visit was initiated at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, and signals a concerted effort to revitalise diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Canadian PM’s arrival marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and strategic cooperation. By beginning the tour in India’s financial capital, Carney is prioritising economic synergy, spending his first two days consulting with CEOs, financial experts, and representatives from Canadian pension funds to set a robust commercial tone for the mission.
This economic focus serves as a strategic prelude to the high-level diplomatic discussions scheduled for March 1-March 2 in New Delhi. The cornerstone of the stay will be delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House, acting as a formal follow-up to previous dialogues held in Kananaskis and Johannesburg in 2025.
Carney and his delegation-level talks with PM Modi is scheduled for March 2 at Hyderabad House. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, these talks are designed to review the India-Canada Strategic Partnership across diverse sectors, including energy, critical minerals, and research, while aligning government policy with private sector interests through the India-Canada Forum.
