Trade Pact

PM Modi Slated to Visit Canada This December as Trade Talks Advance

PM Modi Slated to Visit Canada This December as Trade Talks Advance

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a diplomatic journey to Canada late this year, highlighting promising strides in negotiations surrounding an extensive commercial agreement. Addressing media representatives during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Carney reflected on the health of bilateral engagement and the prospective schedule for formalizing an economic pact. He characterized the partnership with New Delhi as vital to Ottawa's global strategy, underscoring joint priorities across international security, commercial expansion, and cultural links. The anticipated trip builds on a commitment made by both heads…
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India and Canada Sign Terms of Reference for Ambitious Trade Pact; Target $50 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

India and Canada Sign Terms of Reference for Ambitious Trade Pact; Target $50 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma)— In a move designed to reset and revolutionize economic ties, India and Canada officially launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, March 2, 2026. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the landmark agreement were signed by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu at Hyderabad House. The exchange took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking a significant milestone in the first official visit by the Canadian leader to the Indian capital. During the high-profile ceremony, Prime…
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