In Monday’s bilateral meeting, India and Canada unveiled a new road map aimed at improving economic cooperation and facing global challenges. With a focus on trade, climate action and strategic stability, both countries intend to strengthen their partnership amid rising geopolitical tensions. New -Delhi, October 13 (Ani): S. Jaishankar, Foreign Minister, interacted with the Canadian Foreign Minister in New -Delhi on Monday. (@Drchaishankar x/ani photo) (S Jaishankar-X) Foreign Minister, S, Jaishankar, met with the visiting minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, on October 13 in New Delhi. The meeting was a follow-up to the leadership the prime minister of the two countries during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananascis, Canada, to take calibrated measures to restore stability in the relationship, the ministry said in a press release after the meeting. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he had constructive discussions aimed at restoring and strengthening the mechanisms needed to promote their partnership. “We also agreed on an ambitious collaboration card. And to shepherd the process of rebuilding our cooperation, so that it gives the expectation of our leaders and the interests of our people,” he said. Here are ten important take-away meals of the bilateral meeting, as mentioned in the India-Canada joint statement on the renewal of momentum to a stronger partnership 1-in accordance with the priorities that the Prime Minister of India and Canada brought forward to bring about the relationship, both the mutual respect for shared democratic values, the direct Enlightenment and the alliance of soil, so as for, unwavering, unwavering, and the principles of so far aside, and the principles of soil, and in the modes of soil, unwaver, and the principles of soil, and the principles of soil, of soil, unwavering, and not the benefits of so he sons. Consensus on a new road map for relations in India canada. 2- The ministers acknowledged that in the context of continued global economic uncertainty and increasing geopolitical tension, a strong and resilient bilateral relationship in India canada is essential. “The revival of this partnership will not only create opportunities for improved economic cooperation, but also help vulnerabilities arising from the shift of global alliances, to ensure more reliable supply chains and strengthen strategic stability in an increasingly complicated international environment,” the statement says. $ 23.66 billion bilateral trade in 2024 3- The ministers noticed the significant increase in bilateral trade, which reached $ 23.66 billion in 2024, and the growing presence of Indian and Canadian companies in each other’s markets, which works with a significant potential for future growth. They also acknowledged the important role that Canadian provinces played, of which six retained representation in India, as well as by Indian states in promoting mutually beneficial economic cooperation. We also agreed on an ambitious collaboration card. And to shepherd the process of rebuilding our cooperation, so that it gives the expectation of our leaders and the interests of our people. The ministers agreed to work closely and instructed their respective teams to start the necessary steps to implement the agreed roadmap. Trading initiatives 4 – Start with discussions at ministerial level about bilateral trade and investment informed by the economic realities of today and the strategic priorities of each country. 5- Resume the Forum of Canada India, which will bring leading business people out of both countries to identify concrete, feasible recommendations for both governments to facilitate increased bilateral trade and investment, focusing on priority sectors such as clean technology, infrastructure, agriculture and digital innovation. The forum will invest on the margins of a trade mission at the same time in early 2026. Bilateral collaboration on climate action 6- Increase bilateral collaboration on climate action, environmental protection and conservation. 7. Collaboration, exchange of information and expertise, and support of the various climate ambitions in a wide range of areas, including renewable energy capacity, the unbundling of heavy industries, reducing plastic pollution, supporting the sound management of chemicals and ensuring sustainable consumption. 8- Re-enter the Canada India Ministerial Energy dialog (CIMED), including the related action plan at the earliest. 9- Promote two-way trade for LNG & LPG and investment in the oil and gas exploration and production sector, including clean technology. 10 – Promote dialogue between government, industry and thinking tanks to identify how Canada’s mining expertise can provide critical minerals needed for energy security. Get latest real -time updates keep abreast of the latest trend, India, world and US news. Business Newsnewsindiaindia-Canada Joint Statement: Top 10 take-away meals on trade, climate action and strategic stability more
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