New Delhi, March 2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met this morning at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Following the meeting, the two leaders addressed a joint press conference.
Prime Minister Modi stated that discussions were held on an investment and trade agreement between India and Canada. Several agreements covering multiple sectors were signed, which are expected to generate new employment opportunities in both countries.
Referring to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly the Iran conflict, the Prime Minister said that India is concerned about the situation in the region. He emphasized that India seeks peace and stability in the world and believes that every issue should be resolved through dialogue.
On civil nuclear cooperation, Prime Minister Modi announced that a historic agreement has been signed for the long-term supply of uranium. He added that both countries will also collaborate on the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor technologies.
The Prime Minister further said that adding value in agriculture, agri-technology, and food security remains a shared priority. He noted that both nations agree terrorism and extremism pose serious challenges not only to their countries but to humanity as a whole. Close cooperation, he said, is essential to address these threats and ensure global peace and stability. He reiterated that India’s position on various current issues remains clear.
A India-Canada Plus Protein Centre of Excellence will be established in India. Growing cooperation in defence and security reflects deep mutual trust and mature bilateral relations. The two countries will work to promote collaboration in defence industries, maritime domain awareness, and military exchanges. To further this objective, both leaders decided to establish an India-Canada Defence Dialogue.
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