S Jaishankar & Anita Anand Discuss Strengthening India

New Delhi, Oct 13 (KNN) India and Canada agreed on a series of measures to revive and strengthen bilateral relations following talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, who is on an official two-day visit to India.

The discussions resulted in several key decisions, including the early resumption of ministerial-level talks on trade and investment, the re-establishment of the Canada-India Ministerial Energy Dialogue to enhance cooperation on renewables and critical minerals, and the relaunch of the Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee.

Additionally, Canadian AI companies and researchers will be encouraged to participate in India’s AI Impact Summit, scheduled for February 19–20, 2026.

In the agriculture sector, both nations agreed to collaborate on developing stable and sustainable supply chains, improving agri-value chains through technological cooperation and best practices, enhancing nutritional security, promoting agri-waste recycling into energy and organic fertilisers, and advancing climate-resilient agriculture and food systems.

The two countries also committed to renewing collaboration in higher education and research, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech.

During her visit, Anand also met Prime Minister Modi. “Building on the momentum of Prime Minister @MarkJCarney’s meeting with PM Modi this summer at the G7 Summit, Canada and India are elevating the relationship between our countries, while maintaining our law enforcement and security dialogue and expanding our economic relationship,“ she posted on X.

The agreements mark a step toward repairing ties that had been strained under the previous Canadian government, reflecting both nations’ intent to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and technological cooperation.

(KNN Bureau)