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Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 21:54 IST
PM Modi and Carney agreed to begin negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
PM Narendra Modi with Canadian PM Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit | Photo: Narendra Modi/X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa, where they reviewed progress in the India–Canada partnership.
During their discussion, Carney expressed support for the AI Summit to be hosted by India in February 2026, and they also agreed to begin negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, according to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The leaders also emphasised the importance of regular high-level exchanges. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Carney to visit India. They also reaffirmed their longstanding civil nuclear cooperation and noted the ongoing discussions on expanding collaboration, including through long-term uranium supply arrangements.
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...
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November 23, 2025, 21:54 IST
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