Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently held discussions at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, marking their fifth meeting since September 2025. The meeting highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral relations, emphasizing cooperation in energy, technology, and trade.
Both ministers acknowledged the significance of the Canada-India relationship, which builds upon over 75 years of diplomatic ties and strong people-to-people connections. They discussed the joint road map for relations announced in October 2025, focusing on expanding and diversifying trade to enhance economic resilience and stability.
The engagement showcased India’s role as a dynamic and expanding economy, with Minister Anand recognizing India as a crucial partner for Canada. They affirmed shared technological benefits and partnership opportunities for businesses, industries, and workers of both countries. The positive discussions reflected a commitment to strengthening ties through the implementation of road map priorities.
Canadian Foreign Policy account highlighted the meeting, stating Minister Anand’s pleasure in discussing the Canada-India relationship and future endeavors with Minister Jaishankar at the #MSC2026. Minister Jaishankar reciprocated the positive sentiment, expressing satisfaction with the steady progress in India-Canada ties.
Amidst these developments, there are expectations of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visiting India in early March. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, suggested potential agreements during the visit covering areas such as uranium, energy, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence.
