New Delhi, January 26, 2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
India-Canada Relations Strengthen :
India and Canada continued efforts to strengthen their bilateral relationship as External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held discussions with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on Monday. The talks focused on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors and sustaining high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Sharing details on social media platform X, S Jaishankar described the interaction as productive, highlighting the growing momentum in India–Canada relations.
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Focus on Expanding Cooperation
In his post, EAM S Jaishankar said, “A fruitful conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand this morning. Discussed the deepening of our bilateral cooperation and continued high-level exchanges.”
The exchange comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries following a period of strain. Relations have steadily improved since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in June 2025.
Subsequently, both nations reinstated their high commissioners and unveiled a shared roadmap for future collaboration, signalling a clear intent to reset ties.
Roadmap for Future Engagement
The roadmap was announced during Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to India from October 12 to 14, 2025, laying the foundation for cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, education, and innovation.
Further reinforcing this momentum, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, on January 17 to explore ways to deepen economic engagement.
Economic, Trade and Technology Focus
Following the meeting, Goyal stated that discussions centred on strengthening the India–Canada economic partnership and advancing trade and investment cooperation.
Key areas identified for collaboration included:
• Critical minerals
• Manufacturing
• Clean energy
• Technology and innovation
• Education and defence
“We reaffirmed the importance of sustained engagement to unlock new opportunities and deepen the ties between both nations,” Goyal said.
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India–Canada AI Dialogue 2026
Highlighting India’s growing global role in responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence, the Consulate General of India in Toronto hosted the India–Canada AI Dialogue 2026 on January 21.
The high-level dialogue was organised in collaboration with:
• University of Waterloo, Ontario
• India Tech Council
• Zoho Inc.
According to the Indian Consulate, the event is among a select group of pre-summit dialogues globally and serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 19–20.
Strengthening a Strategic Partnership
Officials emphasised that enhanced cooperation between India and Canada is aimed at generating shared economic growth and societal benefits, particularly in emerging technologies and sustainable development.
With diplomatic, economic, and technological engagements gaining pace, the renewed dialogue indicates a broader push to stabilise and strengthen the India–Canada partnership in the years ahead.
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