Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 2, 2026, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties across trade, energy, critical minerals, agriculture, education, innovation, and people-to-people connections.
Visit Context
Carney’s visit from February 27 to March 2 marks a reset in India-Canada relations strained since 2023 Khalistan allegations, following their G20 Johannesburg meeting that resumed trade negotiations. Carney engaged Mumbai CEOs on finance and tech before Delhi summit, avoiding Punjab sensitivities.
Key Discussion Areas
Leaders reviewed the India-Canada Strategic Partnership, eyeing comprehensive free trade by November amid Trump’s tariffs. Energy security, nuclear/oil deals, AI collaboration, and supply chain resilience featured prominently, with MoUs expected alongside a CEOs’ Forum at Bharat Mandapam
