The announcement followed a telephone conversation between PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11-12, the High Commission of India in Ottawa announced on Friday, as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation across key sectors.The announcement followed a telephone conversation between PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during which the two leaders agreed to build on the recent positive momentum in relations and pursue concrete outcomes in trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges.In a post on X, the Indian High Commission said, "Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi will visit Canada on 11–12 December 2026."It added, "In the recent conversation with Rt. Hon. PM Mark Carney, both the leaders agreed to build on the positive momentum in ties and work towards concrete outcomes in trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people ties."During their conversation on Tuesday, PM Modi described the exchange as warm and productive, reiterating the importance of strengthening the India-Canada strategic partnership.
"Together, India and Canada are contributing towards a more stable and prosperous world," PM Modi said in a post on X.According to a statement from the Canadian Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to concluding negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at the earliest opportunity. The agreement is expected to support efforts to double bilateral trade by 2030.
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