In a significant diplomatic engagement, Narendra Modi met Anita Anand, the Foreign Minister of Canada, in New Delhi on Monday. Modi said her visit will help impart new momentum to bilateral ties between India and Canada, marking an important step toward rebuilding relations.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in trade, technology, energy, agriculture and people-to-people connections. Modi highlighted the shared values and strong diaspora links that provide a solid foundation for partnership between the two countries. He also recalled his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Summit earlier this year, calling it a productive step forward.
Ahead of her meeting with Modi, Anita Anand also held talks with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India&rsquo;s External Affairs Minister. The discussions focused on restoring diplomatic mechanisms, increasing strategic dialogue and boosting trade and investment opportunities.
The India&ndash;Canada relationship has faced tension in recent years following serious allegations from Canada in 2023, which India strongly denied. Since the change in Canadian leadership, both sides have been working to rebuild trust and re-establish high-level engagement.
This visit is seen as part of a larger diplomatic reset, with talks likely to lead to a joint roadmap for cooperation. Key focus areas include trade, clean energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture and counterterrorism collaboration.
With a large Indian-origin community in Canada, discussions are also expected to address immigration and consular matters. Diplomats from both sides say this meeting signals a willingness to move beyond past tensions and lay the groundwork for a more stable and productive partnership.

PM Modi meets Canadian FM Anita Anand in Delhi

India and Canada aim to strengthen ties with renewed focus on trade, energy and security

PM Modi meets Canadian FM Anita Anand in Delhi

India and Canada aim to strengthen ties with renewed focus on trade, energy and security

October 13, 2025 | 22:11 IST