Canadian PM Mark Carney Set To Embark On Crucial India Visit Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty

New Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is gearing up to visit India on February 26, which will be his first trip to the country since taking office. The Canadian PM's visit comes at a time when the global trade uncertainty has gripped the world, and Canada is seeking to diversify its trade and investment portfolio.

Carney's visit to India is part of a broader Indo-Pacific tour, which will also take him to Australia and Japan. The Canadian Prime Minister is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of trade, energy, technology, and defence.

According to a statement from Carney's office, the visit aims to "elevate and expand the Canada-India relationship" through ambitious new partnerships. The two leaders are expected to focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, talent mobility, and cultural exchanges, in addition to strengthening defence cooperation.

Here's what Canadian Prime Minister's office said:

"In an official statement, the Canadian government stated, "In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada's new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trade abroad, and attracting massive new international investment.

To these ends, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan, from February 26 to March 7, 2026, to unlock new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence. Through these visits to three of Canada's strongest Indo-Pacific partners, the Prime Minister will deepen regional ties that are critical to our security and prosperity.

Prime Minister Carney will first visit Mumbai, then New Delhi, India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will focus on elevating and expanding the Canada-India relationship, with ambitious new partnerships in trade, energy, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), talent and culture, and defence. He will meet with business leaders to identify investment opportunities in Canada and create new partnerships between businesses in both nations."

Speaking ahead of his visit, Carney asserted, "In a more uncertain world, Canada is focused on what we can control," he said. "We are diversifying our trade and attracting massive new investment to create new opportunities for our workers and businesses."

Carney's visit to India is also seen as an opportunity to reset ties between the two countries, which had become strained under his predecessor Justin Trudeau. The Canadian Prime Minister is expected to meet with business leaders and investors during his visit, with a focus on promoting Canada as an attractive destination for investment.