Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit India from February 26 to March 7, 2026, marking a significant shift in the relationship between the two countries. This is the first official visit by a Canadian leader since relations were strained under the previous administration. In a statement from the Canadian Prime Minister's office, Mr. Carney will begin his trip in Mumbai to meet with business leaders before heading to New Delhi for high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2.
The statement further mentioned that the two leaders will focus on building new partnerships in clean energy, artificial intelligence, defense, and technology. It said the main goal of the visit is to expedite negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The Canadian PMO highlighted that India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and a powerhouse in global commerce and technology. India was Canada's seventh-largest trading partner in goods and services in 2024, with two-way trade reaching $30.8 billion.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi met Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg last November, where he noted that India has set a target of $50 billion for bilateral trade between the two countries by 2030. Prime Minister Modi mentioned that India and Canada have great potential in strengthening trade and investment linkages.
