In a published statement ahead of the visit, Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during her visit to India to deepen bilateral relations, discuss regional and global issues and continue to advance Canada-India joint roadmap priorities. The meeting occurred as part of a broader trip to India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on October 12, 2026. The statement does not address trade, defence, or any other specific agenda for the discussions.
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The announcement of this meeting, made available on October 14, 2026, reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen Canada’s relationships within the Indo-Pacific region. In March the ministry said that Canada seeks to deepen ties with India, a key strategic partner, amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics. The visit to India, announced on October 12, 2026, builds on previous travel by Minister Anand, including a meeting with Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on September 18, 2026. The statement does not mention the specific objectives of the discussions beyond “deepening bilateral relations” and “advance Canada-India joint roadmap priorities.” The joint roadmap priorities, according to the statement, are not elaborated upon.
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