Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 2, 2026, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi for extensive bilateral discussions aimed at reinforcing cooperation between the two countries. The high-level meeting underscored a shared determination to strengthen diplomatic and economic engagement at a pivotal moment in India-Canada relations.
During their talks, the two leaders evaluated progress under the India-Canada Strategic Partnership and explored new opportunities for collaboration. Key areas of focus included trade and investment, energy security, critical minerals, agriculture, education, research, innovation, and people-to-people connections. Both sides expressed interest in advancing negotiations toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that could significantly expand two-way trade by 2030.
Prime Minister Carney began his official visit to India on February 27, arriving first in Mumbai before traveling to the national capital. This trip marks his first official visit to India since assuming office. After completing engagements in New Delhi, he is scheduled to depart later the same day. His arrival in the capital followed what officials described as productive meetings in Mumbai.
Earlier on Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Prime Minister Carney and welcomed his commitment to shaping a forward-looking and constructive bilateral partnership. The interaction emphasized mutual respect, shared democratic principles, and the importance of sustained dialogue across multiple sectors.
The March 2 meeting builds on earlier exchanges between the two leaders during the G7 Summit in Kananaskis in June 2025 and the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025. Those discussions laid the groundwork for deeper engagement, and the current visit aims to translate diplomatic goodwill into concrete initiatives.
In addition to formal delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Carney are scheduled to participate in the India-Canada CEOs Forum, highlighting the role of private sector collaboration in boosting trade and investment flows. Observers view the visit as a significant step toward stabilizing and advancing bilateral relations, with both nations signaling readiness to enhance strategic cooperation and deliver measurable outcomes across economic and geopolitical fronts.
