Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7, 2026, marking a major diplomatic outreach. The visit aims to strengthen trade, defense, and energy ties, with India expected to be a key stop for discussions on critical minerals, technology, and security cooperation.
Canada has announced that Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on a high-level diplomatic tour covering India, Australia, and Japan between February 26 and March 7, 2026. The trip underscores Ottawa’s renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific region and its strategic partnerships.
In India, Carney is expected to engage in discussions on trade expansion, defense cooperation, energy security, and agri-foods. Reports suggest that both nations may explore agreements on critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and uranium supply, alongside talks on a potential free trade deal aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
The visits to Australia and Japan will further highlight Canada’s commitment to working closely with Quad partners (minus the U.S. in this leg) to strengthen regional security and economic resilience.
Key Highlights
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Diplomatic Tour: PM Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan (Feb 26–Mar 7, 2026).
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India Focus: Trade, defense, energy, and technology partnerships.
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Strategic Deals: Talks on uranium supply, AI, and critical minerals.
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Regional Outreach: Strengthening Indo-Pacific ties with Quad nations.
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Economic Goal: Doubling Canada–India trade to $50 billion by 2030.
This tour marks Canada’s most significant Indo-Pacific engagement in recent years, signaling a reset in relations and a push for deeper economic and strategic cooperation.
Sources: The Express Global Desk; Hindustan Times – World News; Business Standard