New Delhi/Mumbai – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday for his first official visit to India, aiming to reset bilateral relations and strengthen trade cooperation after years of diplomatic strain.
During his four-day trip, Carney is scheduled to meet business leaders in Mumbai before holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the meeting will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the “positive momentum and shared vision” for a forward-looking partnership. Discussions are expected to focus on trade and investment, energy, critical minerals, and technology cooperation.
Carney’s visit comes as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade beyond the United States. He has set a target of doubling Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade, citing the impact of American tariffs on investment flows.
Strained Ties and Diplomatic Reset
Relations between the two countries deteriorated in 2023 after Canadian authorities alleged India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist near Vancouver. New Delhi strongly denied the accusations and countered that the previous Canadian government under Justin Trudeau had tolerated pro-Khalistan extremist elements — a movement banned in India.
Diplomatic ties began to improve in June last year when Carney invited Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta, signaling efforts to stabilize relations.
Carney will travel to Australia and Japan next week as part of a broader Indo-Pacific outreach strategy aimed at expanding Canada’s global trade partnerships.
Officials on both sides expressed optimism that the visit could mark a turning point in India-Canada relations.
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