Carney Speaks With Indian PM Modi, Praises ‘Increased Engagement’ Between Countries

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed enhanced collaboration on trade, energy, and security ahead of Modi’s December visit to Canada. The leaders aim to finalize negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and significantly increase two-way trade. Current trade stands at $30.4 billion, with a goal to reach $70 billion by 2030.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The discussion focused on collaboration in trade, energy, and security.
• Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Canada in December.
• Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to concluding CEPA negotiations.
• The goal is to increase two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030.
• Current two-way trade between Canada and India was $30.4 billion in 2025.
• CEPA negotiations were launched in March, with a target completion by the end of 2026.
• Four rounds of negotiations have been completed as of September.