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Jaishankar Meets Canada’s Anand to Rebuild Ties
On the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand to assess progress and chart the next steps in bilateral relations. The meeting comes less than a month after Anand’s visit to India, where both sides unveiled the “New Roadmap 2025” aimed at steering their ties toward a fresh phase.
Discussion Focus
The two ministers addressed cooperation in key sectors including trade, energy, security and people-to-people connections. The Canadian side also expressed support for India’s engagement in global decision-making, particularly in outreach forums aligned with G7 initiatives. Jaishankar congratulated Anand on Canada hosting the G7 meeting and expressed optimism about further building the India-Canada partnership.
Strategic Context & Outlook
The interaction signals an upward trajectory in India-Canada relations, which were strained in recent years. The Roadmap 2025 reflects both countries’ intention to deepen collaboration across economic and strategic domains, anchored in shared democratic values and respect for sovereignty. The meeting at the G7 venue enables both sides to embed their bilateral agenda within a broader global framework focused on trade resilience and energy transition.
