India, Canada preparing to take ties to 'higher level': Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian counterpart Anita Anand have discussed elevating bilateral ties during the UN General Assembly. The talks follow reports of progress in trade negotiations and an anticipated visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada.
Why it matters
Strengthening India-Canada relations is critical for trade and security, particularly as both nations navigate complex geopolitical shifts and energy diversification strategies.
India and Canada are preparing to take their relationship "to a higher level”, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said after holding a “productive discussion” with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
“Always a pleasure to meet FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada #UNGA81. A productive discussion as we prepare to take the relationship to a higher level,” Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X on Saturday (September 26, 2026).
Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at the UN that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, noting that Ottawa is making “good progress” in its trade negotiations with India .
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