CanadaNews Service reports that India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has declared that Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to India played a pivotal role in resetting the strained bilateral relations between the two nations. The announcement came during a bilateral meeting in Ottawa on Monday, May 25, 2026, where Goyal met with Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu.
Key Developments
Goyal emphasized that Carney's visit opened new avenues for trade and cooperation, signaling a thaw in relations that had been tense over various issues. The ministers discussed potential areas for collaboration, including technology, renewable energy, and supply chain resilience. Both sides expressed optimism about strengthening economic ties.
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