Indian and Canadian Foreign Ministers Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Indias Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadas Anita Anand meet to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on security, trade, and education.
New Delhi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on October 14 in New Delhi. The meeting centered on reviewing ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation in key areas of the India-Canada strategic partnership.
The ministers engaged in detailed discussions about enhancing security and defense collaboration, as well as expanding energy cooperation. They also explored opportunities to deepen their economic partnership, increase bilateral trade, and foster cooperation in education, science and technology, and people-to-people connections, along with discussions on multilateral platforms.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining the momentum of high-level engagement between their countries and translating it into tangible outcomes. They expressed appreciation for the progress made in negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
This meeting reaffirmed both parties’ commitment to fostering a creative and visionary partnership that delivers concrete benefits to the people of India and Canada.
Additionally, a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs indicated that during his visit, Minister Jaishankar would hold bilateral meetings to review the progress of the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. He is also set to participate in discussions at the second edition of the Raisina Middle East Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Jaishankar’s visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, influenced by ongoing conflicts in Iran and escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen.
