Canadian PM Mark Carney’s India visit signals ‘Inflection Point’ in bilateral ties: MEA
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, March 2, 2026: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his first official visit to India since assuming office, marking the first bilateral trip by a Canadian Prime Minister in eight years.
Briefing the media, P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said the visit represents an “important inflection point” in India–Canada relations, signalling efforts by both sides to reset and strengthen engagement.
Carney began his India tour with a two-day visit to Mumbai, where the focus was largely on economic and business cooperation. The Mumbai leg centred on boosting investment flows, enhancing financial sector linkages and fostering innovation-driven partnerships between the two nations.
During his engagements, the Canadian Prime Minister interacted with leading Indian industrialists, CEOs, innovators, educators and representatives of major Canadian pension funds.
Discussions revolved around expanding bilateral investments and deepening cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
The talks also covered collaboration in education, skills development and research, along with strengthening capital market integration and encouraging long-term institutional investments.