Canadian Prime Minister Carney’s visit to India has built a solid foundation for a truly renewed partnership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to strengthen cooperation in defence, critical technologies, small and modular nuclear reactors, education and renewable energy. File | Photo credit: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) said the just-concluded visit of his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney had built a solid foundation for a truly renewed partnership between the two countries.

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Mr Modi also said he looked forward to working with Prime Minister Carney to build a future defined by trust, growth, innovation and shared prosperity for the people of both nations.

He said this in response to a video posted by Mr. Carney on X, highlighting some of the key moments of his visit, where the Canadian prime minister said his visit to India is not just a renewal of the Canada-India partnership, but an expansion with new ambitions and focus between two confident countries that are charting their own course for the future.

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“You are absolutely right Prime Minister Carney. Your visit has built a solid foundation for a truly renewed partnership. I look forward to working with you to build a future defined by trust, growth, innovation and shared prosperity for the people of our nations,” Mr Modi wrote on X.

The Canadian Prime Minister was in India from February 27 to March 2, during which India and Canada sealed key pacts on the supply of uranium and critical minerals and agreed to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement soon.

In their dialogues, the two heads of government also pledged to strengthen cooperation in defense, critical technologies, small and modular nuclear reactors, education and renewable energy.

Mr Carney was accompanied by a high-level delegation. He has also worked with leading Indian and Canadian companies, financial experts and innovators.

Published – March 3, 2026 11:29 PM IST