India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi as both governments seek to accelerate negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Outlets report the talks are framed around strengthening economic ties and building momentum for deeper trade and investment cooperation.
The discussions also cover a range of areas beyond trade, including defence, energy, education, and broader regional developments. Reports say both sides reaffirm commitment to a forward-looking relationship and discuss ways to expand cooperation under existing strategic partnership frameworks. NDTV and other coverage highlights a Canadian objective to grow non-U.S. trade, with India identified as a key partner. Multiple outlets add that corporate representatives accompany the visit to explore potential joint ventures across sectors, while leaders including the prime ministers of both countries are reported to have exchanged messages to support the negotiations.
