Anita Anand Meets Jaishankar and Modi, Signals Improvement in Canada-India Relations

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.

Speaking to Bloomberg, Anand said Canada’s relations with India have improved following several years of tensions. She added that both countries are on track to complete a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of the year.

Addressing the forum, Anand emphasized the role of middle powers in reshaping the changing global order. She said countries could work together to address challenges that extend beyond their borders.

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, also attended the forum, highlighting Canada’s efforts to diversify its trade partnerships. He said Canada has the capacity to meet India’s energy needs as a reliable partner.