New Delhi, March 2 India and Canada signed a landmark agreement on cooperation in the supply of uranium on Monday, and decided to soon finalize a comprehensive economic partnership agreement following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.
The two leaders also discussed the precarious security situation in West Asia, with Prime Minister Modi asserting that India supports the resolution of all conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
"The current situation in West Asia is a matter of grave concern for us. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy," the prime minister said in his media statement.
"We will continue to work with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens present in this region," he said.
Following the Modi-Carney talks, the two sides signed several agreements, including one for cooperation in the critical minerals sector.
"In the civil nuclear energy sector, we have struck a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply. We will also work together on small modular reactors and advanced reactors," he said.
Under the agreement, Canada will supply uranium to India.
The two sides also finalized the terms of reference for the comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
"India and Canada hold an unwavering faith in democratic values. We celebrate diversity. The well-being of humanity is our shared vision. This very vision inspires us to move forward in every field," Modi said.
"Today, we discussed transforming this vision into a next level partnership," he said.
The prime minister said that India and Canada will also work to enhance defence industries and maritime domain awareness.
The two sides also discussed ways to boost cooperation in combating terrorism.
"We agree that terrorism, extremism and radicalisation are shared and serious challenges not only for both countries but for all of humanity," Modi said.
"Our close cooperation against them is extremely important for global peace and stability," he said.
In his remarks, Carney said that Canada and India are charting their own course for the future, which is the expansion of a "valued partnership" with new ambitions.
