India, Canada Strengthen Ties Amid West Asia Crisis

This was the first meeting of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand since Mark Carney’s visit to India in late February-early March | World News

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Foreign ministers of India and Canada met in France to discuss bilateral ties and the crisis in West Asia.

They followed up on a partnership agreed upon during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India in February-March.

The ministers discussed trade, the Middle East situation, and areas for deeper cooperation, including critical minerals, agriculture, and education.

India and Canada aim to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement this year.

A new Strategic Energy Partnership has been signed, with Canada's Cameco to supply uranium to India for nuclear energy generation from 2027 to 2035.