Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Canada for the G7 Summit could mark a turning point in India-Canada relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the scheduled meeting between PM Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney as a vital opportunity to “set or reset” bilateral ties grounded in mutual respect, shared interests, and a sensitivity to each other’s concerns.
“It was also an occasion for the two prime ministers to reflect on India-Canada relations and how to take it forward… The forthcoming meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, will offer an important opportunity for them to exchange views on bilateral and global issues and explore pathways to reset the relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests and sensitivity to each other’s concerns,” he said.
#WATCH | Delhi: On PM Modi’s upcoming visit to Canada for the G7 Summit, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “Our Prime Minister received a call from the Canadian Prime Minister last week. During the call, Prime Minister Carney invited the Prime Minister to attend the G7. The… pic.twitter.com/bmt5G5znVi
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PM Modi is travelling to Canada later this month after accepting an invitation from Prime Minister Carney, extended during a phone call on June 6. The conversation, according to Jaiswal, was a moment to reflect on the broader trajectory of India-Canada relations.
The bilateral meeting will take place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where India has been invited as a guest nation. Jaiswal emphasized that the leaders will use this opportunity to exchange views not just on bilateral matters but also pressing global issues.
Responding to questions about a Canadian government readout that mentioned PM Modi’s agreement to engage in law enforcement dialogue, Jaiswal clarified that such interactions are part of ongoing institutional mechanisms. This will be the first high-level bilateral engagement between India and Canada since Mark Carney took office as Prime Minister. Ties between the two nations have been under strain in recent years.
