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APCanada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Officials from India and Canada met as part of pre-Foreign Office consultations on Friday and agreed to take steps to restart bilateral dialogue across areas including trade, defence and critical minerals, as per the Ministry of External Affairs.The two sides agreed to initiate necessary steps to reactivate bilateral dialogue mechanisms across diverse domains, including trade, defence, energy, civil nuclear, security and law enforcement, critical minerals, space, science and technology, and agriculture, MEA said in a statement.As the prime ministers of both nations reached an understanding to restore stability in the relationship and pursue a constructive and balanced partnership, India and Canada have also decided to constructively address capacity-related issues at their respective Missions and Consulates. The two countries aim to support the strong people-to-people linkages, and expanding economic opportunities between them.The Indian delegation for the pre-FOC consultations was led by MEA Secretary (East) P. Kumaran, while the Canadian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister, David Morrison.The two sides reviewed the state of India–Canada bilateral relations and exchange views on other international and regional issues. Live Events”The two countries reaffirmed the importance of India–Canada ties, anchored in shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law, and commitment to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” MEA said in a statement.The officials from the two countries also welcomed the progress achieved since June 2025, including the return of High Commissioners to each other’s capitals.The pre-consultations follow the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on 17 June 2025.Canada’s Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison also met India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri separately.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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