EAM Jaishankar and Canada’s Anita Anand Reaffirm Commitment to Rebuild and Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Updated: November 12, 2025 10:18

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada, underscoring efforts to fortify India-Canada relations through collaboration on trade, energy, security, and people-to-people ties, guided by the New Roadmap 2025.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held substantive discussions on November 11, 2025, at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Ontario. The dialogue focused on reinvigorating the bilateral partnership, which had experienced tensions in recent years.

Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the progress under the New Roadmap 2025, emphasizing the commitment to rebuild strong, resilient ties rooted in mutual respect, democratic values, and shared strategic interests. Both leaders outlined priorities including expanded trade and investment, critical minerals supply chains, energy security, and enhanced people-to-people connectivity.

The meeting also highlighted cooperation on global challenges, economic resilience, and security, reaffirming India’s dedication to working alongside international partners to amplify the voice of the Global South in key fora.

This engagement follows Anand’s recent visit to India and reflects improved diplomatic momentum between New Delhi and Ottawa, supported by the reinstatement of full diplomatic representation and ongoing ministerial dialogues.

Looking ahead, ministerial-level discussions on bilateral trade and investment are planned to translate diplomatic goodwill into sustainable economic partnerships. Both sides remain optimistic about deepening cooperation to meet emerging geopolitical and economic realities.

Key Highlights

EAM Jaishankar and Canadian FM Anita Anand meet on the sidelines of G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Praise for progress under New Roadmap 2025 aimed at rebuilding bilateral ties.
Focus areas: trade, critical minerals, energy, security, and people-to-people ties.
Commitment to strengthen democratic values and shared strategic interests.
Plans for ministerial-level discussions on trade and investment underway.
Enhanced India-Canada engagement with reinstated diplomatic representation.
Joint emphasis on addressing global challenges and advancing Global South priorities.

Sources: Ministry of External Affairs, PTI, The Week, NewsOnAir, Economic Times

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